Galatasaray smiles with Osimhen against Liverpool: They knew how to win at home

In the 2nd week of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, our representative Galatasaray faced English giants Liverpool.

In the 14th minute of the match played at Rams Park, Liverpool came very close to scoring. Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır intervened in a shot by Ekitike, who slipped behind the defense following a pass from Gakpo. Ismael Jakobs cleared Gakpo's shot from the rebound off the line.

Galatasaray took the lead in the 16th minute. Barış Alper Yılmaz, who met the ball with a pass from Torreira, fell to the ground after a challenge by Szoboszlai after entering the penalty area, and referee Clement Turpin pointed to the penalty spot without hesitation. Victor Osimhen, who took the ball for the penalty, sent the leather ball into the net: 1-0

The first half of the match ended with a 1-0 lead for the Yellow-Reds.

'Cimbom' came very close to a 2nd goal in the 54th minute. Alisson Becker managed to keep his goal closed in a shot taken by Osimhen, who stole the ball from Gravenberch and entered the penalty area quickly. Alisson suffered an injury after this save and could not continue the game, leaving his place to Mamardashvili.

Referee Clement Turpin pointed to the penalty spot in the 88th minute after a challenge by Singo on Konate. The penalty decision was canceled after the review following a warning from VAR.

Galatasaray, which managed to maintain its lead in the remaining part of the match, left the field with a 1-0 score and achieved a historic victory.

'CİMBOM' MAKES ITS DEBUT IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

With this result, Galatasaray reached 3 points and achieved its first victory of this season in the Champions League, bringing its total to 3 points. Liverpool remained at 3 points.

In the 3rd week of the Champions League, Galatasaray will host Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt at home on October 22, while Liverpool will be the guest of Eintracht Frankfurt.

THE RECORD NOW BELONGS TO VICTOR OSIMHEN

Victor Osimhen made history with the goal he scored against Liverpool.

The star forward reached his 10th goal in the Champions League and was recorded as the Nigerian footballer who has scored the most goals in this competition.

News Source: 12punto