Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen struck from the penalty spot to hand Galatasaray a 1–0 victory over Liverpool in a tightly contested friendly match at the Türk Telekom Stadium on Tuesday.
According to the match report, the decisive moment came after Abdülkerim Bardakcı was fouled in the box late in the first half, awarding Galatasaray the spot kick. Osimhen calmly converted, sending the Galatasaray fans into jubilation.
The remainder of the game was cagey, with Liverpool pushing to break the deadlock but unable to find a goal. The Turkish side held firm defensively to seal the result.
The win represents a morale boost for Galatasaray and highlights Osimhen’s continued impact on the team’s fortunes. For Liverpool, the friendly defeat serves as a testing ground before competitive fixtures resume.
