Nigerian sensation Victor Osimhen delivered a moment of brilliance on Saturday, capping off Galatasaray’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Antalyaspor with a jaw-dropping acrobatic goal that left fans in awe and his team firmly atop the Turkish League table.
The evening began with an early statement of intent from Galatasaray. In just the 10th minute, Dries Mertens swung in a perfect corner for Mauro Icardi, who soared above everyone to plant a bullet header into the back of the net, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead.
Antalyaspor tried to claw their way back, with Guray Vural unleashing a thunderous strike in the 14th minute, but Galatasaray’s shot-stopper, Fernando Muslera, was equal to the task, keeping his team’s lead intact. Despite their efforts, Antalyaspor couldn’t break down a resolute Galatasaray defence.
The Istanbul giants extended their lead in the 52nd minute when Mauro Icardi, in sizzling form, coolly slotted home a second goal after a clever pass from Yunus Akgun. At 2-0, the match seemed to be slipping away from Antalyaspor, but Galatasaray weren’t done yet.
Then came the magic. In the dying minutes of the match, Victor Osimhen, having been a menace throughout, finally had his moment of glory. In the 90th minute, after a series of near-misses, Osimhen pulled off a spectacular acrobatic effort to drive the ball into the net, securing Galatasaray’s third goal in style.
There was a heart-stopping moment as the referee called for a VAR review, but after a tense pause, the decision came in – the goal stood! Osimhen’s stunning strike was confirmed, sealing the 3-0 rout and sending Galatasaray fans into raptures.
With this crucial victory, Galatasaray maintain their grip on the top spot of the Turkish League, and Osimhen’s wonder goal will surely be remembered as one of the season’s highlights.