Victor Osimhen’s impressive goal-scoring form continued as he played a vital role in Galatasaray’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Samsunspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday. This exciting match saw Osimhen further solidify his reputation with a second consecutive brace, following his recent standout performance in the Europa League.
The Nigerian striker had recently scored twice against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League, showcasing his lethal finishing ability. He continued this momentum by delivering another two goals in the Super Lig clash, proving instrumental in Galatasaray’s successful outing and reinforcing his importance to the team.
Osimhen made an immediate impact by putting Galatasaray in the lead within just three minutes of kick-off. He capitalized on a well-placed assist from Lucas Torreira, firing the ball into the net and giving Galatasaray the ideal start to the match.
With this early goal, Galatasaray gained the upper hand; however, Samsunspor responded tenaciously, determined to equalize. They eventually found an opportunity in the 50th minute when Olivier Ntcham scored, bringing the score level and reigniting the competitive tension.
Nevertheless, Osimhen once again demonstrated his remarkable poise and precision in front of goal. Just five minutes after Samsunspor’s equalizer, he struck again in the 55th minute to restore Galatasaray’s lead, placing his team back in control and further frustrating the opposition with his quick response.
As the game progressed toward the final minutes, Galatasaray sought to secure their victory. Michy Batshuayi delivered the breakthrough in the 85th minute, extending the score to 3-1, and giving Galatasaray a comfortable cushion as full-time approached.
In stoppage time, Samsunspor fought back one last time, with Ait Bennasser scoring a late goal to make it 3-2. However, this late effort was not enough to alter the outcome, and Galatasaray successfully maintained their lead to secure the win.
This victory was crucial in keeping Galatasaray’s Super Lig campaign on track, as they continued to lead the table confidently with six points. Osimhen’s ongoing scoring streak has proven vital to their success, underlining his pivotal role in their pursuit of the league title.
