Victor Osimhen has voiced his disappointment following Galatasaray’s 3-3 draw against Dynamo Kiev in the UEFA Europa League on Tuesday night.
Despite leading by two goals, the Turkish champions squandered their advantage, resulting in a third draw in four matches, footballrover reports.
The Nigerian international, who scored from the penalty spot, expressed his frustration over the team’s inability to secure a win.
Galatasaray’s third draw in 4 games: Osimhen reflects on missed opportunities
Osimhen’s penalty goal in the 53rd minute gave Galatasaray a 3-0 lead, but Dynamo Kiev fought back, with Andrii Yarmolenko’s brace and a strike from Vladyslav Vanat levelling the score.
The result was yet another frustrating outcome for the Super Eagles star, who has now netted four goals in his last five appearances in the competition.
The disappointing result leaves the Turkish side in fifth place in Group B, with just one win from their opening fixtures.
Despite the outcome, Victor Osimhen highlighted the team’s missed chances and emphasised the need for greater communication and understanding on the pitch.
“We are disappointed. We thought we deserved more. We need to take responsibility as a team. I think we all made mistakes. They also fought well and scored goals,” he told the club’s official website.
Victor Osimhen urges improvement after Galatasaray’s poor outing
Osimhen stressed the importance of learning from their mistakes, acknowledging that Galatasaray had ample opportunities to extend their lead.
He urged his teammates to refine their positioning and decision-making in future matches.
While the 26-year-old remains optimistic, he made it clear that further improvement is crucial for the team’s success in the tournament.
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