Injured Osimhen scores in Galatasaray’s 3-2 win over Istanbul Basaksehir
Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray but was substituted due to injury during their 3-2 win over Istanbul Basaksehir. Get updates on Osimhen’s injury. Read More: https://punchng.com/injured-osimhen-scores-in-galatasarays-3-2-win-over-istanbul-basaksehir/
In a thrilling match, Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles striker and Galatasaray forward, scored his fifth goal of the season for the Turkish champions. However, the Nigerian forward was forced off the field due to an injury after 17 minutes, with Barış Alper Yılmaz replacing him. Istanbul Basaksehir equalized the score in the 66th minute through Eldor Shomurodov's penalty.
Galatasaray regained the lead in the 71st minute when Lucas Torreira found the back of the net. The hosts were reduced to ten men again in the 90th minute when Davinson Sánchez scored an own goal, putting the match in a tense finish. Gabriel Sara restored Galatasaray's lead with a brilliant free-kick in the 90th minute, securing the 3-2 victory for the Turkish champions and maintaining their strong start to the season. The extent of Osimhen's injury remains to be seen following his early substitution.
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