In what was a tightly contested UEFA Champions League qualification match at the Rams Park, Galatasaray emerged victorious against Molde FK with a scoreline of 2-1. The match was a tense one, characterized by high intensity and strategic play from both teams.

Galatasaray opened the scoring just 6 minutes into the game with Mauro Icardi successfully converting a penalty. Molde FK equalized with a goal from Eirik Hestad assisted by Emil Breivik roughly at the hour mark, only to be undone by Jose Angel Esmoris Tasende who scored the winner for Galatasaray in the 93rd minute.

In terms of overall shots, Molde FK seemed to have more of the ball with 13 total shots as against Galatasaray's 8. However, they were less accurate, with only 3 shots on target compared to Galatasaray's 2. These figures underscore the crucial role, goal efficiency played in shaping the result of the match. The home team was more clinical, scoring twice in their 2 on-target attempts.

Galatasaray displayed outstanding defensive capabilities. Despite their fewer number of corner kicks (2) and more offsides (1), they managed to keep Molde FK at bay. The away team registered an impressive number of corner kicks at 10, underlining their aggression and frequency of attacks.

On the disciplinary side of things, the match was a turbulent one. Molde FK received 3 yellow cards and committed most of the fouls (17), showing signs of occasional ill-discipline. Whereas Galatasaray committed only 7 fouls and received 2 cards, reflecting a cleaner approach to their defence.

The decisive factor, though, was the home team's level-headed performance, capitalizing on their opponent's mistakes while keeping their defenses strong. Galatasaray’s clinical finishing proved to be paramount and it was their ability to maintain lethal efficiency in front of the goal which eventually separated the two teams and ensured Galatasaray extend their Champions League journey.

In conclusion, Galatasaray's impressive skill in utilizing their goal opportunities coupled with effective defensive tactics proved sufficient to secure the win in this intense encounter, despite the statistical dominance from Molde FK in areas such as shots and corners.

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