Galatasaray Reached 9 Points
In the 14th minute, Osimhen controlled the ball inside the penalty area after a cross from Singo on the right wing. Ajax goalkeeper Pasveer managed to deflect the ball with difficulty, preventing an early goal.
Pasveer Denied Another Goal
In the 18th minute, following a corner taken by Sara from the left side, Osimhen’s powerful header in front of the goal was once again saved by Pasveer, who pushed the ball away to safety.
Galatasaray Took the Lead
In the 59th minute, Galatasaray broke the deadlock to take a 1-0 lead. After receiving a pass from Lemina, Sane found space on the right diagonal outside the box and delivered a precise cross. Osimhen, well-positioned in front of goal, headed the ball into the net.
Osimhen Doubled the Lead
Four minutes later, in the 63rd minute, Galatasaray won a penalty. Barış Alper, attacking down the left wing, crossed into the penalty area, where a handball by an Ajax defender was spotted. Referee Benoit Bastinen checked the situation via VAR and awarded the penalty. Osimhen confidently stepped up and struck the ball into the corner, extending the lead to 2-0.
Osimhen Completed His Hat-Trick
In the 77th minute, Galatasaray earned another penalty after Barış Alper Yılmaz’s shot hit Alders’ hand inside the box. Osimhen took the responsibility again and sent the goalkeeper the wrong way, completing his hat-trick.
Galatasaray Reached 9 Points
No further goals were scored for the remainder of the match, and Galatasaray secured a 3-0 away victory over Ajax at the Johan Cruijff Arena. With this result, the Turkish side rose to 9 points in the UEFA Champions League group stage, while Ajax remained without a point after four matches.
