They were playing for the championship: Galatasaray suffers 4-goal defeat away at Samsunspor
League leaders Galatasaray would have secured their 4th consecutive championship if they had won away at Samsunspor. By the end of the match, however, Galatasaray left the pitch having conceded 4 goals.
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In the 32nd week of the Süper Lig, league leaders Galatasaray were defeated 4-1 away by Samsunspor, postponing their championship hopes until next week.
This marks the first time Galatasaray has conceded 4 goals in the Süper Lig during the Okan Buruk era. Samsunspor has defeated the yellow-reds for the first time in 21 years.
GOALS: 9' Yunus Akgün, 22' and 71' Marius Moundilmadji, 57' and 83' Ndiaye
In the 63rd minute of the match, Günay Güvenç received a straight red card for handling the ball outside the penalty area. 27-year-old Batuhan Şen made his first appearance of the season.
Samsunspor players Celil Yüksel, Emre Kılınç, Jaures Assoumou, and Bedirhan Çetin were not in the squad due to injuries. For Galatasaray, the suspended Uğurcan Çakır could not play in the match.
Günay Güvenç received a red card! Batuhan Şen made his first appearance. Günay Güvenç received a red card! Batuhan Şen made his first appearance.
Fans filled the stadium
Showing great interest in the match, Samsunspor fans filled the stands to support their team.
The red-white fans organized a choreography before the match.
Approximately 1,700 yellow-red fans were also present at the 19 Mayıs Stadium, which has a capacity of about 34,000.