Galatasaray secured a vital three points in their away match against Rizespor, winning 2-1 and setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated Istanbul derby with Fenerbahçe.
Victor Osimhen played a pivotal role in the victory, scoring both goals for Galatasaray in the second half.
He opened the scoring in the 47th minute, giving his team a 1-0 lead. However, Rizespor quickly equalized with a goal from Ali Sowe in the 54th minute, making it 1-1.
In the 86th minute, Osimhen struck again, sealing the 2-1 victory for Galatasaray.
With this win, Galatasaray now leads the Turkish Super League standings, holding a six-point advantage over their main rival, Fenerbahçe.
Okan Buruk, the team’s coach, acknowledged the significance of the win despite some concerns about their performance.
He stated, “The sole architect of the victory is Osimhen,” and added, “However, a six-point lead and the goal difference are serious advantages.”
This win against Rizespor sets the stage for a crucial showdown against Fenerbahçe, a match that could greatly impact the title race.
Galatasaray will host Fenerbahçe on February 24, in what promises to be an exciting derby.
