Galatasaray draw 3-3 with Dynamo Kyiv in Europa League thriller

Galatasaray were held to a 3-3 draw at home against Dynamo Kyiv on 7th week of UEFA Europa League on Tuesday.

Davinson Sanchez gave Galatasaray an early lead with a header in the sixth minute, followed by Abdulkerim Bardakci’s long-range strike in the 22nd minute at Istanbul’s Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex, making it 2-0.

Dynamo Kyiv pulled one back just before halftime, with Vladyslav Vanat scoring from close range in the 44th minute.

In the 50th minute, Baris Alper Yilmaz was shown a second yellow card and sent off, but the decision was overturned. A minute later, Galatasaray were awarded a penalty, which Victor Osimhen converted to extend the lead to 3-1.

Players of Dynamo Kyiv celebrate after score a goal during the UEFA Europa League week 7 football match between Galatasaray and Dynamo Kyiv at RAMS Park in Istanbul, Türkiye on January 21, 2025. (AA Photo)

Andriy Yarmolenko scored for Dynamo Kyiv in the 68th minute, following up on a corner with a shot from the center of the box. Yarmolenko then completed his brace in the 81st minute with a header, bringing Dynamo Kyiv level at 3-3.

Galatasaray are now fifth in the group with 13 points, while Dynamo Kyiv remain at the bottom of the table with one point.

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