A crucial header from Victor Osimhen was the difference as Galatasaray clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Besiktas in a heated Istanbul derby on Saturday night.
The win extends Galatasaray’s lead at the top of the Turkish Super Lig table to seven points. Osimhen found the back of the net with a powerful header just before halftime, securing what would become the winning goal for the visitors.
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However, Okan Buruk’s side faced a tough challenge in the second half. Their task was made significantly harder when German international Leroy Sane received a red card in the 62nd minute, forcing Galatasaray to defend their narrow lead with ten men.
Reflecting on the match, Osimhen acknowledged the difficulty of playing a man down against a formidable opponent.
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“We knew it wouldn’t be easy. We expected to play against a tough opponent in front of thousands of fans,” the Nigerian international told the club’s official website.
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“We had momentum in the match. We scored a goal. We struggled after the red card. That’s normal when you’re playing against a quality opponent.”
The victory keeps Galatasaray on track in their pursuit of a fourth consecutive league title. The team will now turn their focus to European competition, with a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash against Liverpool scheduled for midweek.
