Osimhen Saves Galatasaray Blushes in 2-2 Çorum Thriller

Galatasaray Stunned by Çorum FK Fightback in 2-2 Opener

Galatasaray’s title ambitions got an early reality check as Victor Osimhen’s 90th-minute equalizer salvaged a desperate 2-2 draw against newly-promoted Çorum FK in a breathless Süper Lig season opener at Nef Stadium.

Galatasaray Struggle to Turn Dominance Into Goals

The Lions roared out with 64% possession, peppering Çorum’s goal with 38 total shots. But it took until the 53rd minute for Osimhen to break through, drilling Lucas Torreira’s cutback past a scrambling Marcos Felipe. The avalanche seemed inevitable.

Çorum FK’s Six-Minute Earthquake

Then madness struck. Alexandros Kyziridis pounced on Fredy’s through ball to equalize in the 59th minute. Before Galatasaray could blink, Jesús Ramírez lashed home a 25-yard stunner two minutes later – then watched Kyziridis earn a straight red for dissent in the 70th minute. The underdogs led 2-1 with ten men.

Osimhen Rescues Galatasaray Pride

With 11 saves, Felipe turned tormentor until Gabriel Sara’s inch-perfect cross found Osimhen’s forehead in stoppage time. Relief, not celebration, swept the stands. Çorum’s warriors collapsed to their knees – their 36% possession and 0.61 xG somehow yielding a historic point.

For Galatasaray, title talk must wait. Çorum FK? They’ve already won hearts. The Süper Lig’s newest underdogs announced themselves with fire and fury.