- Osimhen scores twice as Galatasaray settle for a thrilling 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa.
- Late penalty drama sees Kasimpasa snatch a point after Galatasaray regained the lead.
- Galatasaray’s title hopes dented despite Osimhen’s brace taking his season tally to 16 goals.
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered a stellar performance, netting twice in Galatasaray’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa in the Turkish Süper Lig on Sunday.
Osimhen’s brace took his league tally to 16 goals this season, but the result dealt a blow to Galatasaray’s title hopes.
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The Nigerian forward put the visitors ahead in the 11th minute, confidently converting a penalty.
Galatasaray maintained their narrow lead until halftime, but Kasimpasa roared back in the second half.
Mortadha Ben Ouanes equalized in the 52nd minute before Josip Brekalo put the hosts ahead in the 61st.
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Galatasaray responded swiftly, with Davinson Sánchez levelling the score in the 69th minute. Just two minutes later, Osimhen struck again, restoring his side’s lead at 3-2.
However, a dramatic late twist saw Kasimpasa snatch a point, as Haris Hajradinovic buried a last-minute penalty to ensure a share of the spoils in an electrifying contest.
