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Osimhen scores as Galatasaray implode in six-goal thriller against Dynamo Kyiv

Galatasaray were stunned by a late Andriy Yarmolenko double despite Victor Osimhen's second-half strike
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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen got on the scoresheet for Galatasaray in their UEFA Europa League draw against Dynamo Kyiv, but his goal was not enough to secure a victory for the Turkish side.

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Despite Osimhen giving Galatasaray a commanding 3-1 lead with a second-half penalty, Galatasaray still capitulated to two late goals as Dynamo Kyiv rescued a point in a 3-3 draw.

Galatasaray throw away two-goal lead in Europa League

Galatasaray took a 2-0 lead in the first half through Davinson Sanchez and Albdulkerim Bardakci, but a goal late in the first half from Vladyslav Vanat gave the away side hope of a comeback.

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Osimhen thought he had taken away that hope after his 53rd-minute penalty kick hit the back of the net, but Dynamo Kyiv fought back as substitute and club legend Andriy Yarmolenko scored a late brace to ensure spoils were shared.

Despite the dropped points, Galatasaray are still in with a good chance of reaching the next round of the Europa League as they currently sit fifth on the table with 13 points after seven games.

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