Galatasaray continued their perfect start to the Trendyol Süper Lig season with a 3-1 victory over Çaykur Rizespor at RAMS Park, making it four wins out of four and staying top of the table.
4000th League Goal from Davinson Sanchez
The home side took the lead in the 20th minute when Davinson Sanchez headed in from Sara’s corner. This strike marked Galatasaray’s 4000th goal in Süper Lig history.
Victor Osimhen doubled the advantage in the 65th minute, before Mauro Icardi sealed the win in stoppage time (90+2).
Galatasaray concede after eight games
Rizespor’s only goal came in the 73rd minute when Dal Varesanovic scored from close range, ending Galatasaray’s run of eight straight matches without conceding.
Singo makes debut
New signing Wilfried Singo, brought in from Monaco, made his debut in the 90th minute, replacing Osimhen to appear in Galatasaray colours for the first time.
With this win, Galatasaray remain top with 12 points from four games, while Rizespor stay on just one point in 16th place.
Key Match Moments
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12’ Sallai’s powerful strike from outside the box went narrowly wide.
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15’ Abdülkerim’s cross from the left almost sneaked in, but the ball hit the post.
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18’ Rizespor’s Taha hit a thunderous shot which rattled the crossbar.
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20’ GOAL | Galatasaray 1-0 – From Sara’s corner, Davinson Sanchez headed in to give his side the lead and register Galatasaray’s 4000th Süper Lig goal.
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28’ Sallai’s fierce volley was tipped away by the goalkeeper.
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34’ Laçi’s long-range strike found the net but was ruled out by VAR for offside.
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36’ Olawoyin was booked for a foul on Sara.
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44’ Another Laçi effort found the net but was ruled out for offside.
Half-time: Galatasaray 1-0 Rizespor
Second Half:
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53’ Rizespor’s Alikulov booked for a foul on Osimhen.
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59’ Yunus Akgün skipped past his marker and shot wide into the side-netting.
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65’ GOAL | Galatasaray 2-0 – Abdülkerim’s cross met by Osimhen, who headed home.
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73’ GOAL | Galatasaray 2-1 – After Torreira lost the ball, Buljubasic’s shot was saved but Varesanovic followed up to score.
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90+2’ GOAL | Galatasaray 3-1 – Sallai won possession, broke into the box and squared to Icardi, who slotted in the final goal.
Full-time: Galatasaray 3-1 Rizespor
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