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now it's for real the tactics and Squad strengths have all been analyzed by committed fans and neutral observers a confrontation that all football lovers will Revel in knowing that we might be about to witness a simply unmissable [Applause] [Music] occasion keep it right here for live coverage on eatv the boss for us is very much part of the story here in Istanbul and we're on the European side of it at the home of Galatasaray my name is Derek Ray excited to be bringing you match commentary and alongside me my broadcasting partner Stuart Robson and we've got so much to look forward to this is where it all begins in Europe's Premier Club competition the UEFA Champions League the group stage match day one action it's Galatasaray facing young boys thanks Derek well the host of clear favorites going into this tie but with that comes pressure particularly against a team that will remain compact a well- drilled defense ly and are a threat on the counter attack if the host don't go through though it will be a major upset Muhammad Ali kamarra so the initial 11 for the homide well they're playing with two up front but they have different roles the main Striker has to use his Pace to run behind the defense the second Striker is trying to find pockets's Space to receive the ball and get himself turned it's a good combination I think [Applause] Elia and a good challenge to bring that attack to an [Applause] end toera Sasha Bo Nicolo Zolo promising attack this well nicely cut out now what can they do with the ball ugrinich nias and Sam now well they kept her Shake defensively job done for now intense pressure well for understandable reasons we're focusing on Dre mertins a highly talented player what sort of performance do you think he has it and a goal an early boost for them the first gun of the game they're off and [Applause] running well here's the replay and it all starts with the delivery into the box just begging someone to get on the end of it which makes it a fairly simple finish in the end it's a really good goal [Applause] so underway again here one n the [Applause] score bu greenich Fabian R possession one Wilfried zaha and does well to keep it in Play icardi Still ahead by a goal and moving the ball with purpose R good idea frantic action from one end to the other they weren't ahead for long and this match is level again well just look at this again the speed of Counterattack is so impressive but I don't think the keeper should be beaten in his near post quite so easily I thought that was stoppable so back underway they've leveled it at 1-1 here TOA [Applause] Buy on the ball zaniolo Sasha Bo Martins and still looking for space well it came to nothing in the [Applause] end moving the ball forward with purpose well that's how to keep the opposition at Bay [Applause] nias he read the situation defensively and did his [Applause] job he's protecting it well buy Lucas toera now [Applause] angelinho Bachi and on the ball Sergio Oliva Abdul Kim Bachi Sergio Oliva return to zahar will he play it in Zolo that is a tackle and a [Applause] half uisz Garcia Zolo and made sure the pass wasn't Troublesome he's very Adept at protect in the ball aninho badaki and [Applause] helinho Lucas terera now it needs an accurate cross cuts it back will he shoot the fans hope so no can they keep it out and putting pay to the danger closing down well oh good defending to stop a decent looking attack Shake [Applause] nias Muhammad Ali [Applause] kamarra in position here to protect the ball Sergio Oliva giving the ball away ugrinich well making considerable progress with the ball oh superb skill well danger averted thanks to his teammate [Applause] Bo and merens oh great vision Martens zaniolo onto Martins and he stopped them in their tracks Elia [Applause] nias ugrinich promising attack this well disappointing end to the [Applause] move Sergio Oliva zaha determined [Applause] defending Sasha Bo Lucas toera now well it's pass after pass keeping their opponents thinking TOA now merchin has offered himself as the runner ulz Garcia not a poor touch and unable to keep it in play throw in to [Applause] come Garcia nias uisz Garcia Shake [Applause] Nas Jean Pierre inam Nicolo Dano and merens TOA very effective passing sequence but then the one that fails to hit its [Applause] Target [Music] ugrinich Jean Pierre dangerous looking [Applause] attack for using the space really well you've got to say and let's give credit to the defending racing forward trying to catch them out till they have the guile to open up the defense and a good challenge to bring that attack to an end [Applause] ardi marss that's really good and effective physical play textbook defending Inside the [Applause] Box Jean Pierre and [Applause] Sam r well they couldn't keep hold of [Applause] it Sergio Oliva can he find the right pass oh moving it nicely and there is the goal to reestablish their advantage well here it is again and it's a superbly w through ball to break that defensive line and when he gets onto it he holds off the challenge keeps his balance and makes good contact with the Vault that's a top class [Applause] finish and as they kick off again 2-1 the current state of affairs buich and Sam now Nas plays with a positional sense that is second to none now can he get on the end of this one the cross played over and work to do defensively and just content to clear that one away it will be a throw in Abdul Kim Bachi Nicolo Zolo Zolo he continues his run and credit is due for that good piece of defending this might be ideal for the counter Nas well halim coming up shortly and the home side on top Stuart interested to get your critique well it's been a good watch so far both sides have tried to play on the front foot but they do look more threatening in the attacking areas and in my view they deserve to be in front well nothing for them to worry about in the end good defending Sasha [Applause] bo [Applause] bo superb defensive judgment to end the attack Elia [Applause] nias Jean Pierre andam we're using the space really well but now can they push on this could Square the game and the problem not completely solved well no way through in the end clear to see who got the last touch so a throw in it'll be Abdul Kim Bachi and now with aninho nicely timed tackle Muhammad Ali Kamar Fabian R uisz [Applause] Garcia Shake nias text boot closing down and now they're on the attack Crossing possibilities [Applause] Sergio Oliva on the ball Zolo and with that the attack Fizzles [Applause] out Marans angelinho moving into the advanced position just the challenge that was [Applause] required Kamar s Yano Nas well the electronic board showing one additional minute Jean Pierre and Sam well they want that equalizer but the passing remains smooth well they were very patient but they no longer have the [Applause] ball [Music] TOA so the whistle then we're at the halfway stage in this match and a lot to Like About Dre merens in the first 45 [Music] well they've got things going again here and I wonder what kind of second half we have in store for us he's protecting it [Applause] well that's really good and effective physical play but just like that possession changes hands Muhammad Ali kamarra Fabian R [Applause] ugrinic well pass after pass maybe they can chisle an opportunity Philip ugrinich moving forward effectively a disappointing end to the move Sergio Oliva Lucas TOA now Zolo Nelson TOA an aesthetically pleasing attack and it's gone through icardi he has teammates around him and it's two for him today a masterful performance The Defenders unable to stop it well as you can see this is a wonderful strike he makes the perfect connection and he has so much Pace on it it's a great [Music] goal underway again with the score at 3-1 Shake nias Garcia [Applause] nias Shake nias [Applause] Rita nias R Yanko well moving the ball forward they might be in [Applause] business chance to play it in and defensive play to be applauded [Applause] Sergio Oliva on the ball zaniolo babaki and galinho Nelson Lucas terera now Nicolo Dano well time just challenged magnificently Philip ugrinich uisz Garcia on the ball renberger Garcia lustenberger ulz Garcia Fabian R ugrinic and Sam [Applause] now Wilfried zaha and helinho B that and now with aninho Abdul Kim badaki Lucas TOA now and moving the ball forward with genuine purpose here Bachi Lucas TOA now zaniolo using his strength to Shield the [Applause] ball oh great [Applause] defending nias so a half an hour remaining ulz Garcia [Applause] and stuffing out the danger Wilfried zaha useful looking position you've got to [Applause] say superbly read and [Applause] executed Ms Wilfried zaha Abdul Karim Bachi and now with angelinho Wilfried zaha clean challenge Fabian r [Applause] merens and zaha has it Abdul Karim Bachi Sergio Oliva well can they open up the defense here well it was a good- looking sequence but it comes to an end [Applause] [Applause] nias Sergio Oliva now look at this they might be able to cash in here and threading it through but how well he did to react in that [Applause] manner Kamar Fabian R ugrinich good looking buildup as they try to reduce the aers well that's how to do it inside your own penalty area Sergio Oliva here's icardi TOA good looking pass Zolo onto Martins well they stopped them in their tracks [Applause] renberger Philip ugrinich that's useful play a good and fair challenge now the quick Counterattack could be on Bo now with Marans Nicolo Dano cutting the ball back well that's how to keep the opposition at Bay just 20 minutes remaining now oh big opportunity and oh it's in we cannot declare this contest over they still believe well let's take another look and wow how cleanly does he hit that the keeper was never going to save it what a good goal that is well the game has been restarted 3-2 here Sergio [Applause] Ola Saha has it and the challenge halts them in their [Applause] tracks Kamar nias Muhammad Ali Kamar Shake nias oh they've lost it just wasn't going to part with the [Applause] ball ugrinich well it's a good- looking position is there a goal in their future and tremendous individual skill Under Pressure doesn't seem to be bothering him oh how about that for a tackle Nicolo Dano TOA Bo Nelson Sasha Bo really committed himself to the tackle and a throw in now and it is substitution time at this juncture not just from one side but from [Applause] both buy physically strong and secure on the ball oh good looking run really doing a fine job of protection in the ball oh great defending just wasn't going to give that ball away lustenberger Garcia on the ball renberger [Applause] Shake nias Kamar Yanko Muhammad Ali [Music] Kamar jisz Garcia well it's almost over but not quite the fans still with a bit of nail biting to do Stuart well their attacking play has been excellent today however by throwing so many players forward they've looked vulnerable at the back which is why this will be a nervy finish they just need to hold on here says Garcia strong play here well that's the end of that move for now ball back with Galatasaray now can he find the right pass ball retention so important but just like that possession changes hands and a fine piece of goalkeeping which keeps their hopes alive well you're right that keeps them in it but can they find an equalizer they need some urgency in their play trying to deliver it accurate [Applause] L Elia they get forward but time is very much against them here well what an atmosphere we've got inside this Stadium these supporters are doing everything they can to get their team over the finish line using his physical strength to make sure he doesn't lose the ball Garcia good strength to keep the ball well sadly they just couldn't keep possession TOA counterattacking very much an option and galinho and possession lost there doing well to keep possession castrioti on the offensive effective holdup play just the challenge that was required pressure exerted but he keeps the [Applause] ball Garcia Muhammad Ali kamarra well still time for them to level it but nothing comes of it good defending it was ulz Garcia Shake nias [Applause] Yanko really fine piece of Defending play to break us up this might be the perfect counterattacking opportunity he's protecting it well well they have to pay attention a stoppage time situation one minute here Kamar making use of his physical strength to hang on to it and possession given away Yanko ulz Garcia how can they turn one of these attacks into a goal a chance to whip it in and there goes the final whistle a home defeat to begin the group stage and they're going to have to make up for this in future games well it's not the start they wanted it puts them under a bit of pressure going into the next game they need to bounce back now well scaling impressive Heights and not for the first time Dre Martins Stewart he turns on the style once again well he looked a top class player today every time he touched the ball he was a threat and he worked so hard for the team as well what a good display that was