December 05, (THEWILL) — Galatasaray claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory over Samsunspor at RAMS Park, ending the visitors’ three-month unbeaten run across domestic and European competitions.
Victor Osimhen delivered the decisive moment deep into stoppage time with a bicycle kick, lifting the league leaders to 36 points.
The home side dominated the opening period, with Sane opening the scoring in the eighth minute after a neat exchange with Torreira.
The German winger fired a precise shot from the right side of the box that nestled beside the far post. Galatasaray doubled their advantage in the 29th minute when Osimhen latched onto Sane’s delivery from the right flank and converted from a diagonal angle inside the penalty area.
Samsunspor emerged from the interval with renewed purpose and reduced the deficit in the 56th minute.
Musaba connected with Emre Kılınç’s right-wing cross to beat Uğurcan with a clinical first-time finish. The visitors appeared set to claim a point when Emre Kılınç’s effort deflected off a defender and into the net with two minutes of normal time remaining.
The match seemed destined for a draw until Osimhen produced a stunning overhead effort in the 92nd minute.
Yunus delivered a header across goal, which the Nigerian striker met with an acrobatic finish to restore Galatasaray’s lead.
Galatasaray extended their advantage at the summit of the Turkish top flight, whilst Samsunspor remained on 25 points after their first defeat since September.
The champions travel to Antalyaspor next, while Samsunspor host RAMS Başakşehir in their upcoming fixture.
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