GAL 3-1 KAS: Match Review As Victor Osimhen Makes His Mark After Injury Return

According to a report by BBC Sport on Friday October 9, 2026, Galatasaray secured a 3-1 victory over Kasimpasa in Friday’s Turkish Super Lig encounter, with Victor Osimhen making his mark after returning from injury. The Nigerian striker contributed an assist as the hosts secured victory.

Galatasaray dominated possession during the opening stages, patiently moving the ball and searching for attacking opportunities. Rafael Leao and Gabriel Sara tested goalkeeper Andreas Gianniotis, who produced important saves to keep Kasimpasa competitive.

The hosts eventually broke the deadlock in the 45th minute through Abdulkerim Bardakci. The Galatasaray defender met a free-kick inside the penalty area and headed the ball beyond Gianniotis, with VAR confirming the goal.

After the interval, Galatasaray continued searching for another goal, but the match took a dramatic turn in the 65th minute. Lucas Torreira initially received a yellow card for a challenge before VAR intervention resulted in his dismissal.

Kasimpasa took advantage of their numerical superiority and equalised in the 68th minute. Jesuran Rak-Sakyi reacted quickest to a rebound inside the box, firing into the top-right corner to bring the visitors back into the contest.

Galatasaray responded with substitutions, introducing Osimhen as he returned from injury. The Nigerian forward brought additional attacking threat, helping his team maintain pressure despite playing with ten men against their determined opponents.

Their persistence paid off in the 90th minute, when Baris Yilmaz connected with a pass inside the penalty area and fired into the left side of the net, restoring Galatasaray’s lead.

Osimhen subsequently made his mark by providing the assist for Galatasaray’s third goal, helping the hosts secure their 3-1 victory. His contribution offered an encouraging return after injury, as he immediately demonstrated his importance to the team’s attacking play.

Galatasaray finished with 23 attempts compared with Kasimpasa’s eight. Despite Torreira’s red card and Rak-Sakyi’s equaliser, the hosts secured victory, with Osimhen’s return and decisive contribution providing another positive development.

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