Galatasaray triumphed over Fenerbahce 3-1, ending Fenerbahce’s impressive 32-match unbeaten streak in the Turkish Super Lig, on Saturday night.This match marked José Mourinho’s debut as Fenerbahce’s coach in the Istanbul derby, which resulted in a bitter defeat for the Portuguese manager.Galatasaray took control early, with an own goal by Fenerbahce’s Dominik Livakovic in the 20th minute.Dries Mertens added another goal in the 28th minute, giving Galatasaray a comfortable 2-0 lead at halftime.
Istanbul derby: Osimhen shines as Mourinho’s Fenerbahce falls 3-1 to Galatasaray
The second half saw Gabriel Davi Gomes scoring Galatasaray’s third goal in the 59th minute.Although Fenerbahce managed to score through Edin Dzeko’s penalty in the 63rd minute, it was too little too late to alter the outcome.Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen made a standout contribution with a world-class assist in the 28th minute.
Although he didn’t score himself, Osimhen’s overall play was instrumental in the victory, showcasing his ability to contribute beyond just finding the back of the net.Recall that Osimhen who joined from Napoli on loan in his debut match against Çaykur Rizespor also provided an assist last week.The victory solidified Galatasaray’s position at the top of the Super Lig table, while Fenerbahce’s hopes of winning the derby were dashed, despite Mourinho’s tactical efforts.