Osimhen sets unwanted record in Galarasaray's victory over Bodrum

Faruq Ibrahim 23:52 - 19 April 2025

Victor Osimhen (45) of Galatasaray and Goalkeeper Diogo Sousa of Bodrum battle for the ball during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Bodrum at Rams Park Stadium on April 18, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. Copyright: xSeskimPhotox

Victor Osimhen (45) of Galatasaray and Goalkeeper Diogo Sousa of Bodrum Copyright: xSeskimPhotox

Victor Osimhen set an unwanted record in Galatasaray's 2-0 win over Bodrum.

Victor Osimhen missed the chance to add to his goals tally for the season in Galatasaray’s 2-0 victory over Bodrum, but not for a lack of trying. The Super Eagles star was presented with four big goal-scoring opportunities but missed them all.

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Osimhen’s unwanted record

Victor Osimhen started for Galatasaray, looking to build on his recent goal-scoring form. The home side began strongly and were rewarded with the opening goal, courtesy of Lucas Torreira's well-taken strike.

Galatasaray maintained their momentum into the second half, doubling their lead with a precise header from Davison Sanchez off a corner kick.

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Victor Osimhen before his latest outing for Galatasaray.

Osimhen had a profligate outing, failing to make a significant impact on the match. Nevertheless, he remains Galatasaray's top scorer in the league with 21 goals in 25 appearances.

He missed four big chances in the game, which took his total misses for the season to 21. No other player in the Super Lig has missed that many. Fenerbahce's Youssef El Nesyri is the closest, in second place, with 18 big chances missed.