Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen was back among the goals as he fired a brace to lead Galatasaray to a 2-1 victory over fierce rivals Fenerbahce in the Turkish Cup on Wednesday.
Osimhen had drawn a blank last weekend as Galatasaray suffered their first league defeat in a 2-1 loss to Besiktas.
However, he made amends in style, scoring twice in the first half to sink José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce and book Gala’s place in the next round.
The Nigerian wasted no time in making his mark, breaking the deadlock in the 10th minute with a clinical right-footed finish after a blistering Galatasaray counterattack.
Osimhen the difference against Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce responded with pressure in search of an equaliser, but it was the league leaders who struck again.
In the 27th minute, Galatasaray were awarded a penalty, and Osimhen hit a low shot that Fenerbahce goalkeeper Yusuf Akçiçek got a hand to but could not keep out to hand his team a two goal lead.
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Sebastian Szymański gave Fenerbahce a lifeline just before half-time, pulling a goal back to make it 2-1 and setting up a tense second half.
The game ended on a feisty note as two Galatasaray players – Keren Demirbay and Barış Alper Yılmaz alongside Mert Hakan Yandas of Fenerbahce were sent off in the closing stages of the game.
Despite Fenerbahce’s efforts to find an equaliser, Galatasaray held firm, frustrating Mourinho’s men and seeing out a hard-fought victory.
Osimhen's standout performance against Fenerbahce
Victor Osimhen was the standout performer as he netted twice to lead Galatasaray to a 2-1 win over Fenerbahce in the Turkish Cup.
The Nigerian striker played 86 minutes, making a decisive impact on the match.
Osimhen was a constant threat in attack, registering three shots on target and three off target while recording 36 touches of the ball.
The 26-year-old was also tidy in possession, completing 13 of his 17 attempted passes for a 76% success rate.
Beyond his goals, Osimhen contributed creatively, delivering one key pass and creating a big chance for his teammates.
In duels, he held his own, winning four of his eight ground duels.
Aerially, he was dominant, winning both of his contested headers to round off a memorable performance.
