Crystal Palace and Besiktas drew 2-2 in the UEFA Europa League at Tupras Stadium. The result left Palace with four Europa League points, while Besiktas lost their perfect record in the league phase of this season's competition but remained unbeaten on the continent.
Selection and first half
Vincenzo Italiano responded to Besiktas' 2-0 loss to Trabzonspor by making nine changes. Jean-Philippe Mateta had a goal ruled out for offside six minutes into his first start since late August. Fabio Miretti was replaced in the 39th minute due to an injury. Besiktas opened the scoring in the second minute of added time before the break when Wilfred Ndidi ran onto Salih Ozcan's ball in behind and beat Walter Benitez.
Palace turn it around
Crystal Palace equalised inside seven minutes of the restart when Yeremy Pino guided Anan Khalaili's low cross past Alexander Nubel. Jean-Philippe Mateta then put Palace ahead two minutes later after pouncing on a lax Tiago Djalo pass.
Besiktas level and a red card
Junior Olaitan equalised for Besiktas in the 73rd minute with a strike from outside the box. Umit Akdag was sent off five minutes later for a challenge on Jorgen Strand Larsen. Jorgen Strand Larsen tried to play on but was forced off.
What the draw changed
The draw ended Besiktas' run of four consecutive home wins in continental competition. Flashscore named Junior Olaitan as Man of the Match.