The Turkish Cup quarter-final clash between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray turned into an all-out war, with three red cards, a dramatic brawl, and Victor Osimhen stealing the spotlight with a first-half brace.
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Galatasaray took an early lead thanks to Nigerian striker Osimhen, who netted twice before the 30-minute mark, sending the away fans into a frenzy. Fenerbahce responded before halftime, with Sebastian Szymanski pulling one back to keep the game alive.
However, the real drama unfolded in stoppage time when tempers flared, and chaos erupted between players and staff from both teams. Fenerbahce’s Mert Hakan Yandas and Galatasaray’s Kerem Demirbay and Baris Alper Yilmaz all saw straight red cards—despite none of them being on the pitch at the time.
Then, in a shocking moment, Fenerbahce boss José Mourinho approached Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk, grabbed his nose, and sent him tumbling to the ground. The bizarre incident sparked an even bigger melee, with police stepping in to restore order.
Galatasaray’s hard-fought 2-1 victory secures their spot in the semi-finals, while Fenerbahce’s season continues to unravel after recent struggles, including their European exit at the hands of Rangers.
