Galatasaray triumphed over Fenerbahce 3-1, ending Fenerbahce’s spectacular 32-match unbeaten streak within the Turkish Tremendous Lig, on Saturday evening.
This match marked José Mourinho’s debut as Fenerbahce’s coach within the Istanbul derby, which resulted in a bitter defeat for the Portuguese supervisor.
Galatasaray took management early, with an personal objective by Fenerbahce’s Dominik Livakovic within the twentieth minute.
Dries Mertens added one other objective within the twenty eighth minute, giving Galatasaray a cushty 2-0 lead at halftime.
The second half noticed Gabriel Davi Gomes scoring Galatasaray’s third objective within the 59th minute.
Though Fenerbahce managed to attain via Edin Dzeko’s penalty within the 63rd minute, it was too little too late to change the end result.
Nigerian ahead Victor Osimhen made a standout contribution with a world-class help within the twenty eighth minute.
Though he didn’t rating himself, Osimhen’s general play was instrumental within the victory, showcasing his skill to contribute past simply discovering the again of the web.
Recall that Osimhen who joined from Napoli on mortgage in his debut match in opposition to Çaykur Rizespor additionally supplied an help final week.
The victory solidified Galatasaray’s place on the high of the Tremendous Lig desk, whereas Fenerbahce’s hopes of profitable the derby had been dashed, regardless of Mourinho’s tactical efforts.
Mourinho will probably mirror on his crew’s defensive vulnerabilities and look to bounce again within the upcoming fixtures, experiences Turkiye Sports activities.
The 25-year-old Nigeria worldwide had a complete of 4 pictures at objective, one in all which hit the goal.
Earlier than this huge derby, Mourinho had turned the warmth up on the African by suggesting that he’s liable to diving.
“I don’t have issues with Victor,” Mourinho, who most not too long ago coached Roma in Serie A earlier than becoming a member of Fenerbahce, instructed HT Spor.
“In truth, we’ve got an excellent relationship. However each time I play in opposition to him, I communicate with him as a result of I don’t like the way in which he behaves. He dives an excessive amount of.
“I instructed him, ‘Look, you might be one of many two greatest African gamers, you and Mohamed Salah.’
“Up to now, Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto’o, George Weah. You can not behave like this. He dives an excessive amount of. That’s my drawback with him.”
Concerning the playing cards, Galatasaray acquired six yellow playing cards within the match as they tried to comprise Fenerbahçe’s assaults, including a bodily edge to their efficiency.
The defeated residence crew had one.
This fixture highlighted Galatasaray’s skill to face up to strain whereas capitalizing on essential moments, like Osimhen’s key help.