Osimhen On Target As Galatasaray Beats Sivasspor

Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, was on target as Galatasaray beat hosts Sivasspor 3-2 in a thrilling Turkish Super Lig encounter on on Sunday.

Galatasaray were reduced to 10-men after 15 minutes when Metechan Baltaci was sent off for a poor tackle. Sivasspor’s Garry Rodrigues gave the home team the lead 10 minutes later.

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The visitors fought back with Yunus Akgun equalising nine minutes before the break.

Osimhen was brought down inside the box in the closing stages of the first half. He the stepped up for the penalty and slotted brilliantly past the goalkeeper.

The Nigeria international has now scored seven goals and registered three assists in nine league appearances for Galatasaray.

Okan Buruk’s side got Galatasaray’s third through Baris Yilmaz on 53 minutes, till Bekir Boke reduced the deficit in stoppage time. However the match finished 3-2 to Galatasaray as Sivasspor were unable to snatch a point.

Galatasaray remains top of the Turkish Super Lig standings with 38 points from 14 matches.