Champions League Round 4
Home IFK Göteborg Stefan Pettersson17′Robert Andersson23′

IFK Göteborg vs Besiktas JK: 2–1 Half-time 2–1

Away Besiktas JK Okänd målskytt44′
Season 1997
VenueUllevi
Attendance14,073
RefereeAmand Ancion (Belgien)
Formation4-4-2 (estimated)
Average age27.1 years
Homegrown players6
Weather Open-Meteo CC BY 4.0 processed by IFKDB
Cloudy, 4°
Form
W L L D W

Starting XI

Tactical formation is unavailable; the pitch shows an estimated 4-4-2 formation.

Match report

On Wednesday 5 November 1997, IFK Göteborg hosted Besiktas JK in round 4 of Champions League at Ullevi. In front of 14,073 spectators, IFK Göteborg won 2–1; the score was already 2–1 at half-time. Amand Ancion (Belgien) refereed the match. Conditions were cloudy, with a recorded temperature of 4°C.

IFK Göteborg's goals were scored by Stefan Pettersson (17′) and Robert Andersson (23′). Thomas Ravelli, Magnus Johansson, Stefan Lindqvist, and Pär Karlsson were booked. Thomas Ravelli was sent off.

The starting XI averaged 28.2 years of age; Thomas Ravelli was the oldest at 38 and Pär Karlsson the youngest at 19. This was the 5th recorded meeting between the clubs; IFK Göteborg's record against Besiktas JK stood at 2 wins and 3 defeats.