Early Lead with Penalty Strike
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was the star of the show in Galatasaray’s crushing 5-1 win against Kayserispor in the Turkish Süper Lig. Osimhen made an immediate impact, scoring from the penalty spot in the 4th minute to give Galatasaray the lead.
Kayserispor’s Brief Equalizer
The joy was short-lived though, as Kayserispor’s Stéphane Bahoken managed to level the score in the 14th minute, thanks to an assist from Kadir Yılmaz.
Galatasaray Regains Control Before Halftime
Galatasaray didn’t wait long to reclaim their lead. Barış Yılmaz scored in the 29th minute, giving the visitors a 2-1 advantage going into the break.
Second Half Domination
The second half was all about Galatasaray’s offensive prowess. Yunus Akgün increased their lead in the 51st minute, assisted by Abdülkerim Bardakcı.
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Osimhen Seals His Performance
Osimhen then scored his second of the match in the 71st minute, capitalizing on an assist from Akgün, pushing the score to 4-1 in favor of Galatasaray.
Final Touch by Yılmaz
The scoring was rounded off by Barış Yılmaz in the 87th minute, who, with an assist from Akgün, netted his second goal of the game, concluding the match at 5-1.