Osimhen booked for dissent as Galatasaray draw 1-1 with Besiktas
Victor Osimhen was shown a yellow card for arguing with the referee during Galatasaray’s 1-1 draw with Besiktas in the Istanbul derby on Saturday, 4 October 2025.
The Nigerian striker became frustrated shortly before half-time and was booked for dissent — speaking out angrily at the referee’s decision. His reaction briefly unsettled the team, who were already struggling after going down to 10 men.
Match Summary
The game started with a quick goal from Besiktas striker Tammy Abraham in the 12th minute, giving the away side an early 1-0 lead at Rams Park.
Galatasaray’s problems got worse in the 34th minute when defender Davinson Sánchez was sent off for a last-man foul, leaving the home team with only 10 players.
Tensions rose on the pitch, and Osimhen lost his cool, receiving a yellow card from the referee for his angry protest just before the break.
Despite being a man down, Galatasaray kept pushing and found their equaliser in the 55th minute. Ilkay Gündoğan scored after a smart pass from Lucas Torreira.
Second Half and Final Moments
After the equaliser, both teams made changes and the match turned into a tactical battle. Few chances were created, and the pace slowed in the final minutes.
Osimhen was subbed off in the 86th minute after a tough match, and Wilfred Ndidi also came off quietly around the same time.
Table Standings
Galatasaray stay top of the league with 22 points from eight games. Besiktas leave with a point and now have 13, though they may feel they could have won, especially after leading both in goals and players for most of the match.
