Osimhen Fires Galatasaray Closer to Turkish Title with Derby Rout of Fenerbahce
Victor Osimhen made a decisive return from injury as Galatasaray thrashed fierce rivals Fenerbahce 3-0 on Sunday to take a The post Osimhen Fires Galatasaray Closer to Turkish Title with Derby Rout of Fenerbahce first appeared on Africa Top Sports.
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Victor Osimhen made a decisive return from injury as Galatasaray thrashed fierce rivals Fenerbahce 3-0 on Sunday to take a major step toward retaining the Turkish Super Lig crown.
The Nigerian striker opened the scoring five minutes before halftime, reacting sharply inside the box to finish from close range and ignite celebrations at Rams Park.
It was a timely contribution from Osimhen in one of the season’s biggest fixtures, with the title race on the line.
The Istanbul derby began at a frantic pace, with tempers flaring early as both teams were involved in a heated confrontation that led to bookings.
Fenerbahce had a golden chance to seize the initiative in the 13th minute when they were awarded a penalty, but Anderson Talisca failed to convert, dragging his effort wide.
Galatasaray gradually settled and took control, with Osimhen’s clinical strike giving the league leaders a deserved advantage before the break.
The second half brought more drama as two Galatasaray goals were ruled out for offside after VAR checks.
Fenerbahce’s hopes then suffered a huge setback when they were reduced to 10 men after a player received a second yellow card just past the hour mark.
Galatasaray quickly punished the visitors. Baris Alper Yilmaz calmly converted a penalty in the 67th minute to double the lead, before Lucas Torreira added a third late on to complete an emphatic derby victory.
The result moves Galatasaray seven points clear of second-placed Fenerbahce with only four matches left to play, leaving Osimhen and his teammates firmly in control of the title race as they chase a fourth straight league championship.
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