Turkey: Osimhen scores again as Galatasaray floor Istanbul Başakşehir
Victor Osimhen continued his red-hot start to the season as Galatasaray survived a late scare to beat Istanbul Başakşehir 3-2 in a thrilling Turkish Super Lig clash on Friday. The striker wasted little time making his mark, firing the champions ahead in the 13th minute after being picked out by Lucas Torreira. It was Osimhen’s sixth […] Turkey: Osimhen scores again as Galatasaray floor Istanbul…
Victor Osimhen struck early in the Turkish Super Lig match, netting the opening goal for Galatasaray in the 13th minute. The Nigerian striker quickly extended his impressive scoring streak, tallying his sixth league goal in just four outings. However, Osimhen's joy was short-lived as he was forced off the pitch in the 33rd minute due to an injury scare.
Barış Alper Yılmaz replaced the Nigerian, but Galatasaray's early lead was tested. Başakşehir equalized in the 66th minute through Eldor Shomurodov. Torreira brought Galatasaray back to the fore five minutes later, but the game still had twists left.
Davinson Sánchez inadvertently scored against his own team, making it 2-2 and prolonging the intense finale. Just when it seemed a draw might be the result, Gabriel Sara sealed the win for Galatasaray with a goal in the 90th minute.
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