Baris Oezbek scored the only goal of the game courtesy of a 34th minute penalty-kick.

While trying out a new formation of 4-3-1-2, Ahli new coach Hossam Al-Badri fielded a number of newcomers including young midfielder Mostafa Shbeta.

Last season's out of favour forward Hani Al-Egeizi started up front alongside Osama Hosni with Hussein Yasser aiding them in the attack.

The Red Devils failed to pose any threat on their Turkish opponents before the interval, who seemed content with the one-goal advantage.

Despite bringing in a number of substitutions, Ahli remained out of sorts in the second-half except some shy attempts led by Gilberto on the left flank.

Goalkeeper Amir Abdul-Hamid did well to prevent Galatasaray from adding a second on two occasions through Mehmet Guven.

Gilberto had shouts for a penalty waved away by the referee later in the half after the Angolan seemed to be brought down in the Galatasaray area.