The Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray settled for a 2-2 draw with Latvian club Rigas in the UEFA Europa League’s league phase match on Thursday, APA reports.
The Lions began the game fast and got the lead with goals from Dries Mertens in the 12th minute and Yunus Akgun in the 38th minute at Daugava Stadium in Riga, Latvia.
The visitors could not hold on to their lead as Riga's Janis Ikaunieks took one back with his goal in the 40th minute, followed by his teammate Lasha Odisharia, who leveled the score in the 55th minute.
Galatasaray could not tally another goal despite having several scoring opportunities.