Galatasaray had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Schalke 04 guests in the inaugural match of the Champions League last 16. In the second minute, Burak Yilmaz tries to kick speculation. As a result, the ball bounced away from Schalke goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand escort. However, Yilmaz amends in the 12th minute. As bait pull Selcuk Inan, Yilmaz beguiling Schalke players who escorted him. The ball was then kicked into the net Hildebrand could not do anything about it. Galatasaray 1-0 up.

Goal was becoming significant after posting Yilmaz himself as the first Turkish player in the Champions League with four different clubs. Remarkably, three other clubs were the giants formerly Yilmaz of Turkey, Besiktas, Fenerbahce, and Tranzonspor. Four minutes after the goal Galatasaray, Schalke tried to retaliate. Heading tall player Benedikt Hoewedes fooled goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, but Klaas-Jan Huntelaar failed to struck the ball which brushed his lips Galatasaray goalkeeper.
Two minutes later, Galatasaray, almost doubling the numbers. Starting from the bait Sodoran Wesley Sneijder, Didier Drogba dribble defense splitting the Royal Blues. Tanggungnya failed to pull a bait secured Hildebrand. Paraded loose ball to Hamit Altintop, but the execution just makes the ball hard kick hit the crossbar Schalke.
Galatasaray was ambitious to advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League first since 2001. That's why insist on imposing fleet Fatih Terim victory at Ali Sami Yen. When the game running half an hour, Schalke chance to equalize again. However, this time, Michel Bastos free kick can still be blocked Sabri Sarioglu. In the 35th minute, referee Collum award a yellow card for Jermaine Jones. It means he will miss the second half of the match in Gelsenkirchen March.
However, Jones amends a few seconds before the interval. Beginning with the action Huntelaar, threaded the ball to Jefferson Farfan. Ex-Ajax midfielder was combing the defense side Galatasaray. Farfan Jones can still see a more favorable position. With the cold and get rid of the ego, Farfan sending the ball to Jones. Without mercy, dilesakkannya ball into the goal Muslera Galatasaray and beguiling. Until the break, the score ended 1-1 for both teams. Today, ending the game and replaced Sneijder Nordin Amrabat.
Six minutes after the break, Galatasaray next reap a golden opportunity. Collaboration with Albert Riera Amrabat make chaos in front of goal Schalke, but can still feed the stomach Riera punched out the dangerous area by Hildebrand. In the 55th minute, Schalke behind stinging solo run through the action of Julian Draxler. He handed the ball to Farfan. Fortunately, Galatasaray still have Sarioglu who bravely blocking a shot Peru's players.
Hamit Altintop, who was born in Gelsenkirchen, Schalke headquarter town-end action in the 66th minute after Emmanuel Eboue replaced. Eleven minutes before the normal time added, Galatasaray again have a chance to win. Sarioglu volley bounced towards goal Die Knappen. However, Hildebrand was able to reach out and parried the ball out of the park.
Position 1-1 last until the referee blew the long whistle Collum. With that result, Schalke need only a goalless draw because it has the advantage on away goals. Thus, continuing the trend Schalke impresifnya away games in European competition. Pride Gelsenkirchen club that lost only once in 10 tour final. On the other hand, Drogba failed to continue its positive performance when facing Bundesliga clubs. Ivory Coast striker has poured five goals in nine appearances against the representatives of Germany, including the time contributed one goal during Chelsea's 2-0 win over Schalke in the Champions League group stage 2007/08.
Lineup
Galatasaray: 25-Fernando Muslera; 8-Selcuk Inan, 11-Albert Riera, 26-Semih Kaya, 55-Sabri Sarioglu (19-Umut Bulut 83), 4-Hamit Altintop (27-Emmanuel Eboue 66), 10-Felipe Melo , 13-Dany Nounkeu, 17-Burak Yilmaz; 12-Didier Drogba, 14-Wesley Sneijder (53-Nordin Amrabat 46)
Schalke: 34-Timo Hildebrand, 4-Benedikt Hoewedes, 12-Marco Hoeger, 33-Roman Neustaedter, 35-Saed Kolasinac; 13-Jermaine Jones, 17-Jefferson Farfan, 31-Julian Draxler (27-Tranquillo Barnetta 84), 32 -Joel Matip; 9-Michel Bastos, 25-Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (20-Teemu Pukki 75).