Victor Osimhen played a pivotal role in Galatasaray's 3-1 victory over PAOK FC in the UEFA Europa League. Although his potential first goal was counted as an own goal, Osimhen provided an assist and showcased his skills, helping secure the win for the Turkish giants.
Victor Osimhen played a crucial role in Galatasaray's 3-1 triumph over PAOK FC in the UEFA Europa League, marking a strong start for the Turkish club in the tournament. Although Osimhen aimed for his first official goal with the team, it was ultimately counted as an own goal by PAOK's defender, Abdul Rahman Baba.
Galatasaray displayed dominance throughout the first half, with Osimhen narrowly missing an opportunity to score just 20 seconds into the match. The breakthrough occurred shortly after the second half commenced when a corner kick resulted in Osimhen's header being inadvertently redirected by Baba into his own net, giving Galatasaray the lead. PAOK responded quickly, equalizing in the 67th minute through Giannis Konstantelias, who took advantage of a rebound to score.
Refusing to be shaken, Galatasaray restored their lead nine minutes later when Osimhen assisted Yunus Akgün, who fired a powerful shot past PAOK’s goalkeeper, Kotarski. Galatasaray maintained control until the end, culminating in a late goal by Mauro Icardi that sealed the victory.
With this result, Galatasaray remains at the top of the Süper Lig and is well-positioned to progress to the knockout stages of the Europa League, having only lost once in their last 13 group-stage matches. In contrast, PAOK's challenges in the competition continue, with just one win in their last eleven attempts. Osimhen's standout performance underscores his significance to Galatasaray's success this season.
