In the UEFA Europa League group stage, Galatasaray achieved a significant victory by defeating Tottenham 3-2 at home. The goals that secured the win for the yellow-red team came from Yunus Akgün (6′) and Victor Osimhen (31′, 39′). Tottenham’s goals were scored by Will Lankshear (18′) and Dominic Solanke.
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With this result, Galatasaray increased their points to 10, moving to the top of the table with a game in hand.
Match Details:
Galatasaray started the match quickly, taking the lead in the 6th minute with a goal from Yunus Akgün from outside the box. Tottenham equalized in the 18th minute through Lankshear’s goal.
In the final moments of the first half, Galatasaray’s pressure paid off. In the 31st minute, Osimhen put the home side back in front with a classy strike, and just 8 minutes later, in the 39th minute, the Nigerian forward scored again to make it 3-1.
In the second half, Galatasaray had chances to extend their lead, but Tottenham’s goalkeeper Forster made crucial saves to keep the score unchanged. In the 60th minute, Tottenham was reduced to 10 men, and in the 69th minute, Solanke scored to reduce the deficit to 3-2.
Both teams had clear chances in the final minutes, but there was no change in the score, and Galatasaray won the match 3-2.
Before the match, Dries Mertens, who played his 100th game for Galatasaray, was presented with a special shirt and plaque by club president Dursun Aydın Özbek.