Galatasaray edge past Sparta Praha

Galatasaray beat Sparta Praha in a close win on Thursday, 3x2, in a match relating of the Europa League. Both Okan Buruk's team and Brian Priske's team held their first game in the competition.

After 19 minutes, Kerem Demirbay opened the scoring for Galatasaray.

After the break, Angelo Preciado struck for Sparta Praha. In the 60th minute, Dries Mertens scored the second goal for Okan Buruk's team. After 62 minutes, Galatasaray saw Victor Nelsson get a straight red card Brian Priske's team scored their second goal of the game through Jan Kuchta, with 65 minutes on the clock. After 80 minutes, Sparta Praha saw Matej Rynes get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. Mauro Icardi netted the last goal in the final minutes of the game.

In relation to forthcoming league matches, Galatasaray will play away against Sparta Praha.