Galatasaray battled to a crucial 2-1 victory against Alanyaspor on Sunday, extending their lead at the top of the Süper Lig table to seven points. Despite playing with ten men for the entire second half, Galatasaray showed their championship credentials with a resilient performance.
Victor Osimhen scored the winning goal for Galatasaray in the 62nd minute, capitalizing on an Alanyaspor own goal that had leveled the score just eleven minutes earlier. Tonny Vilhena had given the home side the lead in the first half, but a red card to Günay Güvenç just before halftime proved costly for Alanyaspor.
The victory was a testament to Galatasaray’s determination and tactical discipline. Manager Okan Buruk praised his team’s character, saying, “To come back from a goal down with ten men shows the spirit of this team.”
While Fenerbahçe have a game in hand and could close the gap, Galatasaray’s win puts them in a commanding position as the Süper Lig season enters its final stages. The result highlights the unpredictable nature of the title race and sets the stage for a thrilling finish to the campaign.
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