In a thrilling Europa League encounter, Galatasaray emerged victorious with a 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur, courtesy of a brilliant brace from Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen on Thursday night.
The match started with fireworks as Akung Y. opened the scoring for Galatasaray in the 6th minute with a rocket strike, giving the Turkish giants an early 1-0 lead.
However, Tottenham responded swiftly through Lankshear W., who leveled the score at 1-1 with an equalizer in the 18th minute.
Galatasaray, determined to reclaim control, relied on Osimhen’s firepower. The striker took center stage, netting twice in quick succession.
He scored his first in the 31st minute, followed by a second goal in the 39th, sending Galatasaray into halftime with a commanding 3-1 advantage.
Tottenham fought back in the second half, with Solanke D. narrowing the deficit in the 69th minute to make it 3-2.
Despite mounting pressure from Spurs, Galatasaray’s defense held firm, securing an important victory for the Turkish side.
This win reinforces Galatasaray’s standing in the Europa League as they continue their pursuit of European glory, with Osimhen’s performance cementing him as a key figure in their campaign.