Victor Osimhen was the star of the show as he netted a brace in Galatasaray’s commanding 5-1 win away to Kayserispor on sunday evening.
Osimhen opened the scoring early in the match and sealed his second goal with a sublime chip, adding to his growing tally in what was a memorable performance for the Turkish giants.
Osimhen wasted no time in putting his stamp on the match, converting a penalty in the 4th minute to give Galatasaray an early lead. The spot kick followed a foul in the box, and Osimhen coolly slotted the ball past the Kayserispor goalkeeper, sending the visitors on their way.
The hosts struggled to break down the Galatasaray defense, but their hopes of a comeback were dashed in the second half.
In the 71st minute, Osimhen grabbed his second goal in stunning fashion. Latching onto a perfectly weighted pass, he delicately chipped the Kayserispor goalkeeper with a masterful finish, putting Galatasaray 4-1 up and effectively sealing the victory.
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The win, which was an all-around dominant display from the Istanbul club, saw Galatasaray extend their lead at the top of the Süper Lig table with 44 points points.
With the brace, Osimhen now boasts an impressive 12 goals and 5 assists in just 15 games across all competitions for the club.
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The victory further solidified Osimhen’s status as one of the top strikers in the league, and his contribution was crucial in ensuring the full three points for Galatasaray, who will look to maintain their momentum as they continue their title challenge.
