Osimhen seals Galatasaray win as referee row flares
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen scored the decisive 1-0 goal for Galatasaray in their Istanbul derby victory over Besiktas on Saturday. The match, marked by intense rivalry and aggressive play, saw Osimhen rise highest to head home the winner at Tüpraş Stadium. However, controversy erupted as Besiktaş coach Sergen Yalçın accused officials of overlooking a second yellow card offence by Osimhen, claiming the referee deliberately ignored the incident. Yalçın argued the decision influenced the outcome, deepening frustration after Beşaktaş wasted a numerical advantage following Leroy Sané's red card. The result strengthens Galatasaray's grip on the Turkish league title race, while Beşaktaş's European qualification hopes remain precarious. Osimhen's performance continues to draw attention as he prepares for Galatasaray's upcoming Champions League clash with Liverpool.