09.03.2025 22:30
In the 27th week of the Trendyol Super League, Galatasaray, who visited Alanyaspor, managed to win the match 2-1 despite finishing the first half 1-0 down. On the other hand, Ahmed Kutucu, who was on the edge of suspension for the yellow-red team, was sent off due to the yellow card he received.
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Galatasaray visited Alanyaspor in the 27th week of the Trendyol Super League. The yellow-reds, who finished the first half 1-0 behind, secured a critical victory by defeating their opponent 2-1 with goals scored in the second half.
ALANYASPOR TOOK THE LEAD
Alanyaspor found the goal in the 23rd minute of the match. Yusuf Özdemir made a cross to the back post from the left wing. Florent Hadergjonaj, who kept the ball on the goal line, sent it to Vihena, who was at the edge of the penalty area. Vihena's powerful shot found the net, and the home team took a 1-0 lead.
GALATASARAY'S PENALTY APPEAL
The yellow-reds appealed for a penalty in the 45+1 minute during a situation inside the opponent's penalty area. Galatasaray players claimed that Aliti handled the ball after a situation between Morata and Aliti in the Alanyaspor penalty area. Referee Yasin Kol asked for the game to continue after a brief conversation with VAR.
RED CARD FOR GÜNAY AT HALFTIME
After this situation, the first half ended with the Mediterranean team leading 1-0, while Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk and goalkeeper Günay Güvenç protested to referee Yasin Kol in the tunnel at halftime. Kol showed a direct red card to Günay due to the protests.
OKAN BURUK'S MOVE
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk made a substitution at the beginning of the second half. Mario Lemina was substituted off, and Yunus Akgün came on for the yellow-reds.
SCORE LEVELLED
Galatasaray started the second half quickly and equalized. Barış Alper received the ball on the left wing and cut inside to take a shot. Ertuğrul intervened with his foot on the deflected ball, and the ball hit Aliti before going into the net. Thus, the score became 1-1.
OSIMHEN BROUGHT THE VICTORY
After this goal, Galatasaray, who had the wind at their back, saw Osimhen step up. The Nigerian striker scored with a header from Barış Alper's cross from the left wing, putting his team ahead 2-1.
AHMED KUTUCU RECEIVED A YELLOW CARD
Ahmed Kutucu, who came on for Osimhen in the 89th minute, received a yellow card for a foul on his opponent in the 90+3 minute, putting him in a suspended position for the next week. Ahmed will not be able to play in the match against Antalyaspor. With no other goals in the remaining minutes, the yellow-reds left the field as the winning side.
VICTORY AFTER 4 MATCHES
With the victory against Alanyaspor, Galatasaray won after four official matches. Before the Alanyaspor match, the yellow-reds had drawn with AZ Alkmaar, Fenerbahçe, Konyaspor, and Kasımpaşa.
POINT DIFFERENCE INCREASED TO 7
With this result, Galatasaray rose to 68 points in the league and increased the point difference with their follower Fenerbahçe to 7 with a game in hand. Alanyaspor remained at 31 points. In the next week of the Super League, Galatasaray will face Antalyaspor at home. Alanyaspor will visit Kasımpaşa in the league next week.
SUPER LEAGUE POINT STANDINGS
1- Galatasaray: 68 points, 26 matches
2- Fenerbahçe: 61 points, 25 matches
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