Osimhen Scores Before Injury in Galatasaray's 3-2 Win
On Friday, Victor Osimhen, a forward for Galatasaray and Super Eagles striker, scored his sixth goal of the season in a thrilling 3-2 victory against Istanbul Basaksehir. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 16th minute, finishing an attacking move.
However, he was substituted 17 minutes later due to an injury, with Barış Alper Yılmaz replacing him. Istanbul Basaksehir equalized in the 66th minute through a penalty converted by Eldor Shomurodov.
Galatasaray regained the lead in the 71st minute when Lucas Torreira scored following a well-coordinated team play. The match saw another twist when Davinson Sánchez inadvertently scored an own goal, leveling the score again.
In a dramatic conclusion, Gabriel Sara scored a stunning free-kick in the 90th minute, securing all three points for Galatasaray. The victory maintains Galatasaray’s strong start to the season, while attention now shifts to the severity of Osimhen's injury.
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