In an exhilarating clash that left fans on the edge of their seats, Galatasaray and Kasımpaşa battled to a dramatic 3-3 draw in the Turkish Süper Lig on Thursday.
Galatasaray, currently topping the league standings, opened the scoring with a goal from Victor Osimhen in the 20th minute, assisted by A. Bardakçı. Just eight minutes later, Osimhen doubled the lead, once again showcasing his striking prowess, this time with help from G. Sara. The home side seemed in control when Mauro Icardi added a third goal in the 34th minute, putting Galatasaray ahead 3-0.
However, Kasımpaşa fought back fiercely. M. Fall found the back of the net just before halftime in the 44th minute, narrowing the gap to 3-1 with an assist from C. Winck.
The second half saw a determined Kasımpaşa, and they were awarded a penalty in the 81st minute after a VAR review. H. Hajradinović stepped up to convert the penalty, bringing the score to 3-2.
As the match drew to a close, the visitors struck again in stoppage time. N. da Costa leveled the score in the 90+5 minute, securing a remarkable comeback that shocked the home crowd.
Despite multiple substitutions and yellow cards—including cautions for D. Mertens and A. Bardakçı of Galatasaray, and H. Hajradinović of Kasımpaşa—neither team could find the decisive goal in the final minutes.
With this draw, Galatasaray remains at the top of the Süper Lig table with 19 points from seven matches, while Kasımpaşa sits in 12th place with 7 points.
The match highlights the competitive nature of this season's Süper Lig, with both teams showing moments of brilliance and resilience. Fans are left eager for the next round of fixtures, hoping for more thrilling encounters.