Victor Osimhen's brace led Galatasaray to a 2-1 victory over Fenerbahce in the Turkish Cup quarterfinals, securing a place in the semifinals. Despite a late red card and a goal from Fenerbahce, Osimhen's performance proved decisive in Jose Mourinho's side’s elimination.
Victor Osimhen's stellar performance propelled Galatasaray to the semifinals of the Turkish Cup after a 2-1 victory over Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho. The Super Eagles forward scored both goals for Galatasaray, first opening the scoring in the 10th minute and then converting a penalty in the 27th minute to make it 2-0.
Fenerbahce managed to pull one back just before halftime in stoppage time, but it wasn't enough to stop Osimhen's side. Despite Galatasaray being reduced to 10 men in the dying minutes due to a red card, they held on to secure the win.
Osimhen’s goals were key in eliminating Fenerbahce from the competition. Meanwhile, Fenerbahce, despite the loss, remains six points behind their rivals in the Turkish Super Lig with a game in hand. This victory underscores Osimhen's importance to Galatasaray, as he continues to make headlines in Turkish football and contribute significantly to his team’s success.
The match was further highlighted by Osimhen’s commanding performance, which helped secure a place for his team in the upcoming semifinals, while Mourinho’s Fenerbahce now faces early elimination from the cup. The game also witnessed a tense atmosphere with both teams showing great intensity until the final whistle.
