04.02.2026 23:09
In the 3rd week match of Group A of the Ziraat Turkey Cup, Galatasaray defeated Istanbulspor 3-1 at home, raising their points to 9.
In the 3rd week match of Group A of the Ziraat Turkey Cup, Galatasaray faced İstanbulspor. The match played at RAMS Park ended with Galatasaray winning 3-1.
ICARDI SCORED, MADE HISTORY
In the 5th minute, Ahmed Kutucu, who received the ball on the left side, went down to the line and passed it into the penalty area. İlkay Gündoğan jumped over the ball, and Mauro Icardi, who was in a good position, shot from behind the penalty spot, sending the ball into the net. Galatasaray's Argentine star Mauro Icardi became the highest-scoring foreign player in the club's history.
THE DIFFERENCE INCREASED TO TWO
In the 24th minute, Asprilla's cross from the right side was met by Demir Mermerci, who tried to clear it with his head, but the ball remained in front of Torreira at the edge of the penalty area. Torreira's powerful shot found the net.
ISTANBULSPOR RESPONDED QUICKLY
In the 26th minute, in Gökdeniz's header back pass, Lemina's intended pass to goalkeeper Günay fell short. Mamadou, who moved quickly, entered the penalty area with the ball and after dribbling past Günay, sent the ball into the empty net.
THIS TIME AHMED KUTUCU IS ON STAGE
In the 33rd minute, with a deep pass from Torreira, İlkay made a one-touch pass to Ahmed Kutucu. The player's shot from the left diagonal outside the penalty area found the net.
FRIGHTENING MOMENTS IN THE SECOND HALF
In the 46th minute, Galatasaray's yellow-red player Ahmed Kutucu collided head-to-head with the yellow-black goalkeeper İsa Doğan and fell to the ground. The medical teams from both teams quickly entered the field and provided first aid to the players. Ahmed got up after the intervention and went to the dressing room. An ambulance entered the field for İsa Doğan. İsa, who was lifted from the ground on a stretcher, was later taken to the hospital by ambulance.
GALATASARAY MADE IT 3 OUT OF 3
No other goals were scored in the remaining part of the match, and Galatasaray won the contest. With this result, Galatasaray reached 9 points by making it 3 out of 3. İstanbulspor remained at 1 point. In the next match week of the cup, Galatasaray will go to Alanyaspor away. İstanbulspor will host Boluspor at home.