Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen netted two goals for Galatasaray, leading them to a crucial 2-1 win against Fenerbahce at the Ulker Stadium Sukru Saracoglu on Wednesday, according to Soccernet.ng. Following their first domestic defeat of the season against Besiktas the previous weekend, Galatasaray returned to compete against Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce in the quarterfinals of the Turkish Cup. Osimhen, who has been performing excellently for the Lions this season, retained his position in the starting lineup. As anticipated, the match was intense from the beginning, with both teams determined to fight for victory. However, it was Galatasaray that took the lead just 10 minutes into the match. Osimhen’s partnership with Baris Alper Yilmaz paid off once again, as Yilmaz received a long pass and set the ball up for Osimhen, who expertly controlled it, entered the box, and unleashed a powerful shot that went past the goalkeeper and found the back of the net. Seventeen minutes later, Osimhen added another goal from the penalty spot after Fenerbahce was penalized. Galatasaray performed well during the first half, but Fenerbahce managed to pull one back just before halftime, thanks to Sebastian Szymanski. The second half was filled with action, but neither team could find the net again.
Osimhen was active during this period, but his first-half brace was all he could achieve before being substituted for Alvaro Morata in the 86th minute. Ultimately, Osimhen’s two goals proved crucial, securing a 2-1 triumph for Galatasaray. This victory secured the Lions a spot in the semifinal of the Turkish Cup, where they are set to face Konyaspor.
