Süper Lig
Galatasaray dominate Erzurumspor 4-0 with Osimhen brace
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray secured a commanding Süper Lig victory at Kazim Karabekir Stadyumu.
Galatasaray made a statement of intent in the Süper Lig with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Erzurumspor FK at the Kazim Karabekir Stadyumu. The visitors took control early, with R. Sallai opening the scoring in the 12th minute with a well-taken strike. Just eight minutes later, Y. Akgun doubled the lead, finishing off a precise cross from Victor Osimhen to leave Erzurumspor reeling.
The home side struggled to find any rhythm against a disciplined Galatasaray side coached by Okan Buruk. Their hopes of a comeback before halftime were dashed when Osimhen himself scored in the 45th minute, slotting home to make it 3-0 heading into the break. Erzurumspor's 4-1-4-1 formation offered little resistance, with their lone striker isolated throughout the first half.
After the restart, Erzurumspor pushed forward more aggressively but found themselves vulnerable on the counter. Despite their efforts, they were unable to breach a solid Galatasaray defense. The visitors maintained their shape and composure, limiting Erzurumspor to long-range efforts and set pieces.
In the 79th minute, Osimhen completed his brace, capitalizing on a well-worked move involving Gabriel Sara to restore the visitors' four-goal cushion. The goal sealed a dominant performance that left Erzurumspor searching for answers.
With minutes remaining, Erzurumspor's frustration boiled over as N. Akhundzade received a yellow card in the 84th minute for a late challenge. The home crowd offered little encouragement as the match entered its final stages.
Galatasaray's commanding display saw them finish the match with maximum points, climbing to the top of the Süper Lig table. Erzurumspor, meanwhile, remain languishing at the bottom after collecting zero points from their opening fixtures.
The result underscores the gulf in quality between the two sides, with Galatasaray's attacking trio of Sallai, Akgun, and Osimhen proving too potent for Erzurumspor's defense. For the home side, it was a sobering introduction to top-flight football.
Referee Cagdas Altay kept a firm hand on proceedings, ensuring the match flowed smoothly despite the one-sided nature of the contest. Galatasaray will look to maintain their momentum in their next fixture, while Erzurumspor must regroup quickly to avoid a difficult season ahead.