May 15, (THEWILL) – Galatasaray clinched a 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor in the Turkish Cup final on Wednesday, at the Gaziantep Stadium. The win secured their 19th Turkish Cup, reinforcing their record as the competition’s most successful club.
Baris Yilmaz opened the scoring in the fifth minute, converting a precise pass from Yunus Akgün. The early goal set the tone for Galatasaray’s dominant performance, thrilling the capacity crowd in Gaziantep.
Victor Osimhen proved decisive in the second half, scoring twice to seal the victory. His first goal came moments after the restart, and his second, just past the hour mark, brought his season tally to 35 goals in the Turkish Süper Lig. This achievement established a new record for a foreign player in a single Turkish top-flight campaign.
The victory marks Galatasaray’s sixth domestic double opportunity since their last in the 2018/2019 season. With the Turkish Cup now in their possession, attention shifts to the upcoming Süper Lig match against Kayserispor on Sunday. A draw at home will suffice to claim their 25th league title, further cementing their dominance in Turkish football.
Trabzonspor struggled to respond throughout the match, unable to penetrate Galatasaray’s organised defence. The comprehensive defeat highlighted the gap between the two sides, with Galatasaray maintaining control from start to finish.
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