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Osimhen’s brace propels Galatasaray to important victory against Tottenham in Europa League


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Victor Osimhen continued his impressive goalscoring form with two decisive goals as Galatasaray handed Tottenham their first Europa League defeat.

The Nigerian Super Eagles forward capitalised on Spursā€™ defensive lapses, helping the Turkish side leapfrog Tottenham in the group standings.

Yunus AkgĆ¼n opened scoring for Galatasaray before Osimhen scored twice in the Turkish giants’ victory against Tottenham (Image: @Galatasaray on X)

Tottenhamā€™s struggles began early, with Yunus AkgĆ¼nā€™s sixth-minute volley setting a battle-like tone in Istanbul. Despite an equaliser from Will Lankshear, Spurs’ disorganised defense left them vulnerable throughout.

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Galatasarayā€™s relentless pressure was rewarded, especially as Tottenhamā€™s attempts to play from the back repeatedly faltered. Manager Ange Postecoglouā€™s decision to bench key starters only added to Spursā€™ struggles, leaving gaps for Galatasaray to exploit.

Osimhenā€™s first goal was a masterclass in positioning and timing, as he reacted swiftly to Dries Mertens’ precise pass. With Radu Dragusinā€™s defensive error, Osimhen calmly slotted the ball past Fraser Forster, making Tottenham pay for their mistakes.

As Galatasaray continued their onslaught, Mertens again proved instrumental, delivering a pinpoint cross for Osimhen to finish. Unmarked and poised, Osimhen converted from eight yards as Spurs went further behind.

Dries Mertens and Victor Osimhen shone for Galatasaray against Tottenham in the Europa League. Both players were teammates at Napoli (Image: @Galatasaray on X)

19-year-old Lankshear was then sent off on the hour mark after a second bookable offence.

A late strike from substitute Dominic Solanke made the scoreline respectable but couldnā€™t mask Spursā€™ defeat. Forsterā€™s commendable saves and Galatasarayā€™s missed chances kept the score closer than it should have been.

Tottenham, despite the loss, remains in contention for qualification, sitting with nine points from four games.


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