(MENAFN) Galatasaray achieved a remarkable 3-1 win against the Norwegian team Bodo/Glimt in an exciting UEFA Champions League match held on Wednesday.

From the outset, the home side played with great intensity, taking an early lead at Rams Park during this matchday three encounter. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen broke the deadlock in the third minute after Galatasaray applied relentless pressure right from the start.

Continuing their control over the game, the Istanbul-based team maintained their attacking momentum with a series of shots and threatening advances.

Their persistence was rewarded again in the 33rd minute following an error by Bodo/Glimt defender Fredrik Andre Bjorkan, whose misplaced back pass was seized upon by Osimhen, allowing him to score his second goal of the match. The first half concluded with Galatasaray comfortably ahead at 2-0.

The second half opened with increased intensity as the Norwegian visitors created more chances than in the first period.

In the 60th minute, Osimhen’s pressing led to a turnover from defender Haitam Aleesami, sparking a swift counterattack that ended with Yunus Akgun calmly scoring to extend the lead to 3-0.

Bodo/Glimt managed to respond in the 76th minute when Helmersen found the net, narrowing the gap to 3-1.

Despite mounting pressure from the visitors late on, Galatasaray remained solid to maintain their advantage and secure the victory.

With this result, Galatasaray now has six points from three UEFA Champions League matches, while Bodo/Glimt remains on two points.

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