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Osimhen Hat-Trick Leads Galatasaray to Victory Over Ajax in Amsterdam
Galatasaray secured a commanding victory against Ajax at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, in a UEFA Champions League match that concluded with a score of 0-3. Striker Victor Osimhen was the key player, scoring a hat-trick for the Turkish team.
The match started with an intense pace, reflected in the early yellow cards for J. Mokio and A. Gaaei from Ajax. However, Galatasaray managed to maintain composure and control possession with 52% compared to Ajax’s 48%.
The first half went goalless, but Galatasaray came out with renewed impetus in the second half. In the 59th minute, Osimhen opened the scoring with a normal goal, assisted by L. Sane. Shortly after, in the 65th minute, Osimhen extended the lead with a penalty. Galatasaray’s dominance was consolidated in the 78th minute, when Osimhen scored another penalty, completing his hat-trick and sealing the victory for his team.
Ajax, although they fought, failed to convert their opportunities. Despite taking five shots, only one was on target. In addition, the Dutch team accumulated a total of four yellow cards during the match, demonstrating the intensity of their defensive play. Galatasaray, on the other hand, remained disciplined, receiving no cautions.
Galatasaray demonstrated their superiority on the field, with 13 total shots, 7 of which were directed at the Ajax goal. With this victory, the Turkish team earns important points in the Champions League group stage.
Substitutions ajax: at minute 46 O. Wijndal came in and G. Alders went out., at minute 70 Y. Regeer came in and K. Fitz-Jim went out., at minute 70 M. Godts came in and R. Bounida went out., at minute 79 J. Mokio came in and J. McConnell went out.
Substitutions galatasaray: at minute 46 Gabriel Sara came in and B. A. Yilmaz went out., at minute 81 V. Osimhen came in and M. Icardi went out., at minute 86 I. Jakobs came in and E. Elmali went out., at minute 86 M. Lemina came in and K. Ayhan went out., at minute 89 L. Torreira came in and B. Kutlu went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Ajax
Galatasaray
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