Sports writers analyze the Galatasaray-Manchester United match: Oh no! Coach Okan, what have you done?

Our only representative in the Champions League, Galatasaray, hosted English giant Manchester United in their fifth match of Group A.

Falling 3-1 behind in the match, the yellow-reds managed to secure a point by staging a magnificent comeback to bring the score to 3-3. Sports writers evaluated the high-scoring match, which was filled with goal-scoring opportunities.

Here are the comments from the sports writers:

UĞUR MELEKE: "THEY GO TO COPENHAGEN AS FAVORITES"

"Galatasaray, which has made our nation proud by standing up to giants, is heading to Copenhagen as the favorite. Galatasaray had entered the 75th minute with draws in both matches they played against Bayern. They lost both games. Because after the 75th minute, the difference between the Bundesliga and the Super Lig came into play. The Bundesliga is a more intensely played tournament. It is a league where less time is wasted and there is less play-acting. Naturally, the physical level of the Super Lig champion could only resist the Bundesliga champion until the 75th minute. My feelings while watching the Galatasaray-ManU match were similar. This year, both in the Super Lig and the Premier League, matches last an average of 101 minutes. However, while the ball remains in play for an average of 58:31 in the Premier League, this duration is 54:22 in the Super Lig... That 4-minute difference is greater than it appears. Yesterday, after the score became 3-3 in the 75th minute, fatigue once again showed in our representative. Galatasaray, which has made our nation proud by standing up to giants in an extremely difficult group, is in my opinion heading to Copenhagen as the favorite with this quality." (Hürriyet)

ÖMER ÜRÜNDÜL: I SAID, 'OH NO, COACH OKAN, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!'

"When I learned of Galatasaray's team lineup, I said, 'Oh no! Coach Okan, what have you done?' You have 3 forwards up front who are not physically ready and lack consistency. Behind them, in the midfield, is a physically exhausted Ndombele... He even walked around the pitch against a weak opponent in the league... With such a starting 11, they may have many absences, and they are also going through a poor run of form, but regardless, it is a Premier League team with a name. Galatasaray fell into the disadvantage of an early score with this squad. When Fernandes scored a spectacular goal shortly after, morale dropped significantly. Fortunately, when Onana made a mistake on Ziyech's free kick, the gap narrowed to 1 and the fans got excited. Another thing that caught my attention; Buruk starting the second half with the same squad. Torreira and Boey are truly the two most important players Galatasaray can never do without right now; they deserve credit for their efforts. Dear Okan Buruk should also pray for his luck. But the grasshopper doesn't always jump." (Sabah)

LEVENT TÜZEMEN: "HE POISONED THE NIGHT FOR MANU"

Levent Tüzemen: "It has been proven once again that Europe is in Galatasaray's DNA. You fall behind by two goals while playing well against Manchester United, but you don't give up the fight, you commit to the match, and even after falling 3-1 behind, you score two goals to secure a draw. Galatasaray perhaps didn't play very well, but the players fought tremendously. If Sanchez could have played in defense and Kaan Ayhan in midfield, Galatasaray would have closed the night with a victory. Ziyech single-handedly poisoned the night for the opponent. He scored two perfect free-kick goals and provided the pass for Kerem's magnificent goal. The Galatasaray defense, along with Muslera and even the contributions of Torreira, defended the goal intelligently. The introduction of Oliveira stabilized the midfield and allowed Galatasaray to pass more effectively. I wish Coach Okan had brought Oliveira on earlier. This 1 point will ensure Galatasaray continues its journey in Europe, provided Bayern Munich doesn't ease up." (Sabah)

OSMAN ŞENHER: COACH OKAN WILL NOT GIVE HIM A CHANCE TO PLAY AGAIN

"Galatasaray plays a different kind of football in the Champions League. No one should underestimate Manchester United. 'They have seven absences,' 'they are having problems with their coach,' these are all stories; they are a team like a colt. Their physical strength is excellent, their midfield and forwards press very well. When Ndombele, who couldn't keep up with the team play yesterday, faltered a bit, every attack by United became a goal threat at the opponent's goal. Ndombele might have been a very good player in his time, but he is not currently performing at a capacity to play in the Champions League. Coach Okan was expecting more, he trusted him, he gave him a chance to play. I doubt he will give this player a chance to play in European cups again. Sanchez's injury disrupted the balance of Cim Bom's defense. Sanchez plays perfectly there, and Kaan Ayhan was creating wonders in the midfield. One player's injury disrupts the entire team's game. Galatasaray experienced this trouble as well." (Milliyet)