Osimhen’s brace lifts Galatasaray to home win over Fenerbahce
ISTANBUL (Interstat) — Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray defeated Fenerbahce 2-1 on Monday at Ali Sami Yen Stadyumu. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 29th minute and doubled the lead in the 44th. Galatasaray improved to 7-1-1 in the competition and 8-2-2 overall, while Fenerbahce moved to 2-1 in the competition and 3-2-1 overall. Irfan Kahveci pulled one back for Fenerbahce in the 62nd minute and was booked after playing 78 minutes. Oguz Aydin, also on for 78 minutes, provided an assist for Fenerbahce. Baris Yilmaz assisted for Galatasaray before being substituted in the 64th. Davinson Sanchez assisted and received a yellow card. The match produced eight yellow cards, including Fenerbahce’s Milan Skriniar, N’Golo Kante and Nelson Semedo and Galatasaray’s Okan Buruk and Rafael Leao. Osimhen was substituted in the 88th minute after his brace. Fenerbahce pressed late but could not find an equalizer. Galatasaray held on for the win.