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Spoils were shared in the table-topping six-pointer between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.
Given the refereeing controversy that has rifted Turkish football and the ceaseless exchange of words between both clubs, the derby fixture between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce threatened to boil over, evident in the police presence on the day.
The outcome, however, was an anticlimactic goalless draw, with only cards to count for both sides. Even the sum of seven yellow cards (5 for Galatasaray, 2 for Fenerbahce) shown by Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic was modest given the context of the fixture. Putting it into perspective, the first leg saw nine yellow cards distributed, as the last fixture at Rams Park had 11, with one turning into red.
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Mourinho takes aim at Osimhen’s Galatasaray ahead of title-decider Istanbul derby
Speaking with Super Eagles legend John Obi Mikel, Jose Mourinho suggested that Victor Osimhen's Fenerbahce do not always play fair
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Osimhen's Gala call for 'Unity and Fair Play' ahead title-decider against bitter rivals Mourinho's Fenerbahce
Victor Osimhen will lead Galatasaray in a fierce battle against bitter rivals Fenerbahce and their enigmatic manager Jose Mourinho, but the Lions boss has demanded for unity and fairness.
Victor Osimhen was silenced for most of the encounter and Galatasaray offered next to nothing in attack, generating only 1.12 xG. Jose Mourinho's Yellow Canaries offered all the excitement and even had a goal ruled out. While they had less of the ball, Fenerbache generated 1.53 xG.
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Key match details
If you wondered why a Slovenian officiated Turkish football’s biggest match, the refereeing controversy is so bad both teams requested foreign intervention; hence, Vincic, the referee who oversaw last year's UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Dortmund, was brought in to officiate the match.
The opening period was disjointed with both teams committing several fouls—Fenerbahce the worse culprit. Galatasaray dominated possession, but Fenerbahçe thought they had taken the lead when Dušan Tadic's deflected shot found the back of the net. However, the goal was quickly disallowed due to a foul by Sebastian Szymanski on Fernando Muslera.
Galatasaray regained control of the match, enjoying the lion's share of possession. Despite their dominance, they failed to register a shot on target, with Vincic waving away penalty appeals after Victor Osimhen was brought down in the box.
The second half was equally cagey, with both teams struggling to create scoring opportunities. Soyuncu’s header was comfortably saved by Muslera, while Fred flashed a shot wide of the post.
As the match drew to a close, Galatasaray attempted to push forward, but Fenerbahce’s defence held firm. The 0-0 draw maintained Galatasaray's grip on the title race, while Fenerbahce missed the chance to halve the six-point deficit.
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