Jose Mourinho didn’t see it coming as Victor Osimhen delivered a masterclass, scoring twice to power Galatasaray past Fenerbahce in a fiery derby and Turkish Cup quarter-final clash.
It was a night of drama, goals, and unexpected twists as Osimhen proved why he remains a world-class striker, Footballrover reports.
But how exactly did he dismantle Fenerbahce’s defense? Let’s break it down for you.
Victor Osimhen’s early brilliance sets Galatasaray on fire
Galatasaray wasted no time asserting their dominance. Just 10 minutes in, Victor Osimhen pounced on a loose ball inside the box and unleashed a thunderous strike into the right post, giving his side an early 1-0 lead.
Barely 14 minutes later, controversy struck. Fenerbahce’s Filip Kostic appeared to handle the ball in the box, but the referee initially waved play on.
However, after a VAR review, a penalty was awarded. Stepping up with ice-cold composure, Osimhen fired his shot into the bottom right corner.
Goalkeeper Irfan Egribayat got a hand to it but couldn’t stop it. In the blink of an eye, Galatasaray were 2-0 up.
Drama unfolds as Fenerbahce fights back
Fenerbahce thought they had pulled one back just before halftime when Sebastian Szymanski found the net.
Initially ruled offside, the goal was reinstated after a VAR review, cutting Galatasaray’s lead to 2-1.
The second half turned chaotic. Osimhen, after a tireless shift, was substituted for Alvaro Morata in the 86th minute. Then, tempers flared.
Baris Alper Yilmaz saw red for unsportsmanlike conduct. Fenerbahce’s Mert Yandas, though off the pitch, was also sent off for similar reasons.
Moments later, Galatasaray’s Kerem Demirbay joined them with a red card.
Galatasaray hold on for a gritty victory
Despite the tense final moments, Galatasaray clung to their lead, securing a hard-fought 2-1 win.
With this victory, they bounced back from their recent 2-1 defeat to Besiktas and booked their place in the semi-finals.
Osimhen’s stats this season speak volumes:
32 games
28 goals
5 assists
33 goal contributions in all competitions
Galatasaray now shift focus to their upcoming Turkish Super Lig fixture against Samsunspor. One thing is certain—Victor Osimhen is on fire, and the football world is watching.
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