Galatasaray Vs Tottenham: Osimhen Scores A Brace In Narrow Win - In Pics

Victor Osimhen scored twice in eight minutes to help Galatasaray beat Tottenham 3-2 in Turkey. Osimhen scored his first goal in Europe for Galatasaray after his transfer from Napoli with a precise low shot inside the right post to give the host a 2-1 lead in the 31st minute and added his second eight minutes later by heading home a curled cross from the right by Dries Mertens. It was Tottenham’s first loss in the competition after three wins. Galatasaray remains unbeaten with three wins and a draw.

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Updated on: 8 November 2024 11:40 am

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UEFA Europa League Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur football match photo_Victor Osimhen

Europa League: Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen celebrates at the end of the match against Tottenham | Photo: AP/Khalil Hamra

Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen celebrates at the end of the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur at Ali Sami Yen stadium, in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Europa League: Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur hugs with Galatasaray's Davinson Sanchez after the match | Photo: AP/Khalil Hamra

Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur hugs with Galatasaray's Davinson Sanchez at the end of the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur at Ali Sami Yen stadium, in Istanbul, Turkey.

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UEFA Europa League Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur football match photo_Will Lankshear

Europa League: Tottenham's Will Lankshear, right, challenges for the ball with Galatasaray's Gabriel Sara | Photo: AP/Khalil Hamra

Tottenham's Will Lankshear, right, challenges for the ball with Galatasaray's Gabriel Sara during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur at Ali Sami Yen stadium, in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Europa League: Galatasaray's Berkan Kutlu challenges for the ball Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur | Photo: AP/Khalil Hamra

Galatasaray's Berkan Kutlu challenges for the ball Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur at Ali Sami Yen stadium, in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Europa League: Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen celebrates after scoring his side's third goal | Photo: AP/Khalil Hamra

Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur at Ali Sami Yen stadium, in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Europa League: Galatasaray's Elias Jelert challenges for the ball with Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur | Photo: AP/Khalil Hamra

Galatasaray's Elias Jelert challenges for the ball with Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur at Ali Sami Yen stadium, in Istanbul, Turkey.

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UEFA Europa League Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur football match photo_Yves Bissouma

Europa League: Tottenham's Yves Bissouma challenges for the ball with Galatasaray's Yunus Akgun | Photo: AP/Khalil Hamra

Tottenham's Yves Bissouma challenges for the ball with Galatasaray's Yunus Akgun during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur at Ali Sami Yen stadium, in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Europa League: Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur challenges for the ball with Galatasaray's Gabriel Sara | Photo: AP/Khalil Hamra

Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur challenges for the ball with Galatasaray's Gabriel Sara during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur at Ali Sami Yen stadium, in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Europa League: Tottenham's Will Lankshear celebrates after scoring his side's first goal | Photo: AP/Khalil Hamra

Tottenham's Will Lankshear celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur at Ali Sami Yen stadium, in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Europa League: Tottenham's Will Lankshear, left, is tackled by Galatasaray's Davinson Sanchez | Photo: AP/Khalil Hamra

Tottenham's Will Lankshear, left, is tackled by Galatasaray's Davinson Sanchez during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur at Ali Sami Yen stadium, in Istanbul, Turkey.