Osimhen Dominates League Return
Victor Osimhen Scores Brace as Galatasaray Dominates Erzurumspor in 4-0 League Victory
Key Points
Galatasaray earned their first league clean sheet of the season in the 4-0 win over Erzurumspor.
Sofascore awarded Osimhen a 9.3 rating for his performance, underscoring his standout display.
Erzurumspor were newly promoted to the Turkish Süper Lig, making Galatasaray's commanding win even more notable.
The victory moved Galatasaray to four points and set up a home clash with Goztepe in the next match.
Osimhen provided the assist for Yunus Akgün to make it 2-0 in the 20th minute after Sallai opened the scoring.
Victor Osimhen scored twice and assisted as Galatasaray crushed newly promoted Erzurumspor 4-0, earning their first league win of the 2026/27 Turkish Süper Lig season BeIN Sports. The Nigerian striker has now scored four goals in just two league appearances, establishing himself as the defending champions' primary attacking force early in the campaign All Nigeria Soccer.
Roland Sallai opened the scoring in the 12th minute before Osimhen set up Yunus Akgün for the second goal Daily Sports. Osimhen then struck twice more—once before halftime and again late in the match—to complete a dominant individual performance Complete Sports.
Osimhen's Elite Start Continues With Brace Performance
Osimhen's two-goal display brought his season tally to four goals across two matches. Newsposl reported he scored in the 45th and 79th minutes, showcasing his consistent threat throughout the match. SofaScore awarded him a 9.3 rating—a reflection of his combined scoring and creative output. The Super Eagles forward has quickly become Galatasaray's most dangerous offensive weapon.
Sallai's Early Goal Sets Tone For Dominant Display
Roland Sallai broke the deadlock in the 12th minute, giving Galatasaray an early advantage BeIN Sports. The quick opener allowed the defending champions to control the tempo and build confidence. Sallai's early strike set the platform for Osimhen and teammates to add goals. By halftime, Galatasaray had already put the match beyond doubt with a three-goal lead.
Clean Sheet Victory Strengthens Title Contention
The 4-0 scoreline marked Galatasaray's first clean sheet of the season Complete Sports. The shutout victory, combined with their opening draw, leaves the defending champions at four points early in the title race Newsposl. Erzurumspor's newly promoted status made the commanding win even more impressive. Galatasaray now faces Goztepe in their next home fixture, with momentum clearly on their side.
Osimhen's Assist Shows Increased Playmaking Threat
Beyond his two goals, Osimhen provided the assist for Yunus Akgün's close-range finish in the 20th minute Daily Sports. The assist demonstrates Osimhen has expanded his impact beyond pure finishing. His ability to create for teammates—while maintaining prolific scoring—makes him a more complete attacking threat. This dual threat should keep Galatasaray's rivals on alert throughout the season.
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