Victor Osimhen delivered a standout performance in the Istanbul derby, scoring twice as Galatasaray played out a dramatic 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa on Sunday.
Victor Osimhen gives Galatasaray the lead with a brace. 👑🇳🇬
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His brace took his league goal tally to 16, but Galatasaray’s title ambitions suffered a setback as they dropped crucial points.
Osimhen put Galatasaray ahead in the 11th minute, coolly converting a penalty after his side was awarded a spot-kick. They held onto the lead at halftime, but Kasimpasa fought back, equalizing through Mortadha Ben Ouanes in the 52nd minute.
The visitors then took a 2-1 lead in the 61st minute when Josip Brekalo found the net. Galatasaray responded quickly—Davinson Sánchez equalized in the 69th minute, and just two minutes later, Osimhen struck again, restoring Galatasaray’s lead at 3-2.
However, Kasimpasa salvaged a late draw, with Haris Hajradinovic converting a penalty in the dying minutes.
Osimhen’s Performance
Osimhen played the full 90 minutes, proving to be a constant attacking threat. His stats for the match:
• 2 goals
• 2 shots on target, 3 off target, 2 blocked
• Won a penalty
• 33 touches
• Completed 8 of 12 passes (67% accuracy)
• Won 4 of 8 aerial duels and 2 of 4 ground duels
