Victor Osimhen delivered another man of the match performance for Galatasaray on Sunday, scoring his 8th goal of the season in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Samsunspor.
The Super Eagles star’s clinical finishing and leadership were vital as his side battled to a hard-fought win in the Turkish Super Lig, Footballrover reports.
The match was a true show of Osimhen’s world-class abilities.
He opened the scoring just three minutes into the game, leaping high to power a header into the right corner of the net.
Victor Osimhen’s moment of tribute
After scoring, the Nigerian international raised Mauro Icardi’s jersey in a touching tribute to his injured teammate.
Icardi, who suffered an ACL injury, was deeply missed, but Victor’s goal-scoring prowess showed that Galatasaray is in capable hands.
Although the Super Eagles forward had a few missed opportunities, including a weak shot in the 19th minute and a header over the bar shortly after, his resilience paid off in the 55th minute.
A fortunate rebound fell to him, and he made no mistake, firing a bullet header to restore his side’s lead.
That very goal marked Osimhen’s 8th goal for Galatasaray in all competitions, adding to his impressive tally of 10 goal contributions, including three assists.
He has now scored in three consecutive matches, underlining his importance to the team’s attacking force.
The match ended in dramatic fashion with Michy Batshuayi adding a third goal in the 85th minute, before a late strike from Youssef Ait Bennasser ensured a nervy finish.
Despite the late goal, Galatasaray held on for the 3-2 win, keeping their title ambitions alive.
Victor Osimhen has been remarkable this season, contributing either a goal or an assist.
Vs Samsunspor – goal
Vs Tottenham – goal, goal
Vs Besiktas – goal
Vs Elfsborg
Vs Antalyaspor – goal
Vs Kasimpasa – goal, goal
Vs PAOK – assist
Vs Fenerbahce – assist
Vs Rizespor – assist
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