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Galatasaray Edges Out Rizespor in Thrilling Encounter in Rize
Galatasaray defeated Rizespor 2-1 in a hard-fought match at the Çaykur Didi Stadyumu in Rize, Turkey, as part of the 24th round of the Süper Lig. The game, officiated by Zorbay Kucuk, was characterized by its intensity and numerous yellow cards.
Galatasaray dominated possession (56%) and created more scoring opportunities (18 shots, 3 on target), while Rizespor also posed a threat (15 shots, 4 on target). Victor Osimhen was the match-winner with a brace (47th and 86th minutes), assisted by P. Frankowski and M. Lemina respectively. A. Sowe pulled one back for Rizespor in the 54th minute, assisted by B. Akintola.
The match saw several yellow cards: three for Rizespor players (B. Akintola, M. Pala, and T. Cetin) and two for Galatasaray players (C. Cuesta and F. Muslera). Despite a high number of fouls (11 by Rizespor and 14 by Galatasaray), the game remained exciting until the final whistle. The victory secures three crucial points for Galatasaray in their title challenge.
Substitutions galatasaray: at minute 46 E. Elmali came in and C. Cuesta went out., at minute 46 R. Sallai came in and D. Mertens went out., at minute 60 M. Lemina came in and A. Kutucu went out., at minute 89 K. Ayhan came in and B. A. Yilmaz went out., at minute 90 K. Demirbay came in and Gabriel Sara went out.
Substitutions rizespor: at minute 71 R. Ghezzal came in and A. Omur went out., at minute 79 B. Ozcan came in and M. Pala went out., at minute 90 V. Jurecka came in and A. Mocsi went out., at minute 90 A. Zeqiri came in and I. Olawoyin went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Rizespor
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Galatasaray
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