Victor Osimhen has set a new Galatasaray record after scoring in their 3-2 win over Sivasspor on SundayThe Nigerian international has now scored ten goals for the Turkish club since his loan move from NapoliHe won a penalty in the highly entertaining encounter inside the packed over 27,000-capacity Sivas 4 Eylul Stadium
Nigerian international Victor Osimhen continued with his incredible form for Galatasaray this season, netting in their win against Sivasspor.
The 25-year-old continued with his goal-scoring prowess for Galatasaray, scoring in a dramatic 3-2 victory in the Turkish Super Lig game at the Sivas 4 Eylul Stadium.
Drama started as early as the 15th minute when Galatasaray defender Metehan Baltacı was sent off after a VAR review overturned the referee’s initial yellow card decision.
Victor Osimhen was on the scoresheet as Galatasaray defeated Sivasspor 3-2. Photo: Seskim Photo.
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The home side then took advantage, with Garry Rodrigues opening the scoring in the 25th minute of the encounter.
It was 1-1 in the 36th minute courtesy of a fine finish by Yunus Akgun.
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Afrik Foot reports that Victor Osimhen was brought down in the dangerous area during the first-half stoppage time, and the Nigerian international made no mistake from the spot when he rifled into the top corner to make it 2-1.
Osimhen sets new Galatasaray record
Following the strike, the Nigerian star became Galatasaray’s first player to score or register an assist in 8 of his first 9 league games since 2014-15.
In the second half, the Yellow-Reds extended their lead when Baris Alper Yilmaz scored, with just eight minutes into the restart.
The Turkish international received a brilliant pass from Akgun, navigating his way past an opponent before slotting into the net.
Galatasaray battled hard to protect their two-goal lead, but Sivasspor’s Bekir Boke pulled one back in stoppage time as it ended 2-3 with the away side returning to the RAMs Park with all three points.
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