TSG Hoffenheim and Besiktas were locked at 0-0 at half-time in their UEFA Europa League league phase match at the PreZero Arena on Thursday.
The opening 45 minutes were evenly contested, with neither side able to create the decisive breakthrough. Besiktas had a marginally greater share of possession, controlling 51% of the ball compared with Hoffenheim’s 49%.
Hoffenheim produced five attempts, although only one was on target. Besiktas managed two shots, with one requiring a save.
The only booking of the first half went to Hoffenheim forward Fisnik Asllani, who was shown a yellow card in the 22nd minute.
Both teams will need to improve their finishing after the interval if they are to take control of the match and claim the advantage.