Galatasaray secured a 3-2 home victory against Goztepe during the third week of the Turkish Super Lig.

Galatasaray defeated Goztepe 3-2 at home on Saturday in the third week of the Turkish Super Lig. Goztepe initially took the lead in the 16th minute, but the hosts leveled the score before halftime and eventually secured the win in a match featuring five goals.

Match progression and scoring

Goztepe opened the scoring in the 16th minute through a goal by Miroshi. Galatasaray equalized in the 33rd minute when a free kick from Sallai was headed by Lucas Torreira and deflected into the net off Davinson Sanchez. In the second half, Gabriel Sara gave Galatasaray the lead in the 55th minute. Although the source notes a penalty was awarded to Galatasaray in the 63rd minute, Goztepe narrowed the gap to 3-2 shortly after when Juan scored a header in the 65th minute.

Key moments and VAR reviews

The match saw several interventions by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). A penalty was awarded to Galatasaray in the 63rd minute following a review of an incident involving Victor Osimhen and defender Chris Akonnor. Later, in the 67th minute, a header by Osimhen that would have extended Galatasaray's lead was disallowed for offside after a VAR review. Goztepe goalkeeper Matej Gugeshashvili made several saves throughout the match, including a final effort from Osimhen in stoppage time.