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Osimhen scores on return from injury as Galatasaray thrash Fenerbache
Victor Osimhen made a scoring return from injury as Galatasaray cruised to a commanding 3-0 victory over rivals Fenerbahçe in a heated derby clash.
Fenerbahçe had an early opportunity to take control of the game but missed a penalty in the 13th minute, with Anderson Talisca failing to convert from the spot.
Galatasaray capitalised on the miss and broke the deadlock in the 40th minute through Osimhen, who found the net to give his side the advantage heading into the break...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
The contest tilted further in Galatasaray’s favour in the 62nd minute when Ederson was sent off, reducing Fenerbahçe to 10 men.
Just five minutes later, Barış Alper Yılmaz doubled the lead from the penalty spot, before Lucas Torreira sealed the emphatic win with a third goal in the 83rd minute.
The victory keeps Okan Buruk’s Galatasaray side top of the table with 64 points, while Fenerbahçe remain seven points behind on 57.
Galatasaray will face Samsunspor in their next league outing, while Fenerbahçe are set to host Başakşehir.
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Victor Osimhen was on target as Galatasaray defeated Fenerbahce 3-0 in a heated Istanbul derby, moving closer to a fourth consecutive Turkish Super Lig title.
The Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 40th minute with a close-range finish on his return from injury. Baris Alper Yilmaz doubled the lead from the penalty spot before Lucas Torreira sealed the emphatic victory late in the game.
Galatasaray now leads Fenerbahce by seven points with four matches remaining...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
Key Points:
Fenerbahce missed a penalty in the 13th minute, with Anderson Talisca sending his effort wide.
Two Galatasaray goals were ruled out for offside following VAR reviews.
A Fenerbahce player was sent off in the 62nd minute for a second bookable offence.
The win puts Galatasaray firmly on course to retain the league title.
Osimhen marked his return from injury with a crucial goal in the title race.
Galatasaray extended their lead at the top as they closed in on another league crown.
Sources: Super Sports
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Enzo Fernandez’s first-half header secured a 1-0 win for Chelsea over Leeds in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, sending the Blues to the final against Manchester City.
Interim head coach Calum McFarlane led the team to victory just days after Liam Rosenior’s sacking. Joao Pedro’s return to the starting line-up revitalised the attack, hitting the inside of the post before Fernandez nodded home from Pedro Neto’s clipped cross.
Key Points:..TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
Chelsea looked revitalised following Rosenior’s midweek sacking.
Robert Sanchez made two excellent saves to keep the clean sheet.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin controversially escaped a red card for a hair pull.
McFarlane will face Pep Guardiola in the FA Cup final.
The win keeps Chelsea’s season alive after a disappointing league campaign.
Chelsea will face Manchester City in the FA Cup final in May.
Sources: Sky Sports, BBC
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Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone has said Ademola Lookman is not available for Saturday’s home clash with Athletic Bilbao, DAILY POST reports.
Lookman sustained an adductor injury in Atletico’s Copa dey Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad last weekend.
The Nigeria international missed the defeat to Elche on Tuesday...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
There was optimism the winger would be fit for the visit of Bilbao but Simeone declared that he is not fit for the game.
“Ademola Lookman is not ready for tomorrow yet, it’s a good thing we took him off in the Copa final,” Simeone said.
The 28-year-old will hope to recover in time for the first leg of Atletico’s UEFA Champions League semi-final fixture against Arsenal next week.
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