With a double from Osimhen, Galatasaray beat Tottenham 3-2 in the Europa League Agencies | The Voice Within

Victor Osimhen scored twice in eight minutes as Galatasaray beat Tottenham 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday.

Osimhen scored his first goal in Europe for Galatasaray after his move from Napoli. He did in the 31st minute with a low and accurate shot to the right post, giving the host a 2-1 lead. The Nigerian scored his second goal of the night eight minutes later, heading in Dries Mertens’ pass from the right.

This was Tottenham’s first defeat in the competition after three wins. Galatasaray remains unbeaten with three wins and one draw.

Before every match of the day there was a moment of silence to honor those who suffered from the devastating floods in Spain.

In Istanbul, Yunus Akgün put Galatasaray ahead after six minutes after Spurs failed to clear Mertens’ free-kick enough and the midfielder volleyed from outside the area, past the goalkeeper Fraser Forster.

Tottenham equalized in the 19th minute through Will Lankshear, in his second game with the London club. He scored from close range after a cross from Brennan Johnson. However, Lankshear was sent off for a second yellow card in the 60th.

Substitute Dominic Solanke brought Tottenham closer again with a back-heel in the 69th.

Eintracht Frankfurt beat Slavia Prague 1-0 thanks to Omar Marmoush’s second half goal. Roma were held to a 1-1 draw by Union Saint-Gilloise, another disappointing result after losing 3-2 at the weekend to Hellas Verona in Serie A.

Rangers drew 1-1 when they visited Olympiakos, the Greek club who won the Conference League last season.

Athletic Bilbao beat Ludogorets 2-1 to remain unbeaten, with three wins and one draw. Qarabag stunned Bodø/Glimt 3-1 to get their first points.

Nice drew 2-2 with Twente, with both teams finishing with 10 men.

Manchester United will later host PAOK in search of their first win in the current edition.

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This story was translated from English by an AP editor with the help of a generational artificial intelligence engine.