Penalty perfection! Osimhen sends Galatasaray to victory over Konyaspor
Osimhen scores for his club
Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen delivered the decisive blow with a first-half penalty, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Galatasaray over Konyaspor and maintaining their top spot in the Turkish Super Lig.
The match, played under the watchful eye of referee Halil Umut Meler, was a rollercoaster of emotions.
After a tense 20-minute period, Osimhen was awarded a penalty, following a VAR review, for a foul on a Galatasaray player.
The striker, known for his composure, coolly slotted the ball into the left side of the net, sending goalkeeper Jakub Slowik the wrong way.
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Despite Galatasaray dominating possession with 61% of the ball, Konyaspor fought valiantly, with their defense desperately blocking several key opportunities.
The standout moment came in the 83rd minute when Konyaspor’s Blaz Kramer was sent off for a reckless challenge, leaving the visitors down to 10 men and their hopes of a comeback in tatters.
Galatasaray continued to press in the second half, with Osimhen and his teammates creating numerous chances.
However, their efforts were thwarted by a combination of excellent defending and a few unlucky misses.
