GAL 2-2 ALZ: Victor Osimhen Scores as AZ Alkmaar Knocks Galatasaray Out of Europa League – UEL Top Scorers Update

AZ Alkmaar held Galatasaray to a 2-2 draw, securing their place in the next round with an aggregate score of 6-3, as reported by FotMob.

Galatasaray faced an uphill battle, needing to overturn a three-goal deficit from the first leg to stay in the competition. They went all out in attack, but this played right into AZ’s counter-attacking strategy.

Despite their relentless approach, the Turkish side rode their luck early on. In the 14th minute, Belic’s shot was miraculously cleared off the line, just moments after a last-ditch tackle stopped Poku from scoring.

However, AZ eventually found their breakthrough in the 42nd minute. Maikuma gave the visitors the lead with a fortunate goal—after driving into the six-yard box, a defender’s tackle caused the ball to bounce off his leg and into the net.

Shortly after halftime, AZ doubled their advantage in the 55th minute. Kasius capitalized on a high press, catching the goalkeeper off guard with a long-range strike to make it 2-0.

Galatasaray responded almost immediately. Just a minute later, Victor Osimhen found the net, giving his team a glimmer of hope. The Nigerian striker latched onto a lofted pass from Torreira, meeting it on the half-volley and firing past the goalkeeper to make it 2-1.

In the 70th minute, Galatasaray leveled the match at 2-2 when Sallai slotted home a cross from Yilmaz.

Despite late pressure from both sides, the score remained unchanged. AZ came close to adding a third, hitting both the post and the crossbar, but the match ended 2-2, sealing Galatasaray’s exit from the competition.

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