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Galatasaray open the season with a 2-2 draw against Arca Çorum FK
Galatasaray drew 2-2 with Arca Çorum FK in the opening match of the 2026-2027 Trendyol Süper Lig season. Victor Osimhen scored twice, earning his team a point in the final minutes, while Arca Çorum FK secured the first Süper Lig point in its history.
In the opening match of the 2026-2027 Trendyol Süper Lig season, reigning champions Galatasaray drew 2-2 at home with Arca Çorum FK, one of the league's new sides.
Galatasaray looked dangerous in the first half through chances created by Victor Osimhen and Barış Alper Yılmaz. Arca Çorum FK goalkeeper Marcos Felipe denied three shots from Osimhen and one from Gabriel Sara. The first half ended goalless.
Osimhen earns a point with two goals
Galatasaray took the lead in the 53rd minute. Osimhen received Lucas Torreira's pass behind the defense and entered the penalty area before getting past goalkeeper Felipe and finding the net with a shot from a tight angle.
Arca Çorum FK equalized in the 59th minute when Alexandros Kyziridis sent a shot from outside the penalty arc into the far corner. It was the Çorum side's first goal in Süper Lig history.
The visitors went ahead two minutes later. When Davinson Sánchez's attempted back pass to the Galatasaray goalkeeper fell short, Jesus Ramirez intercepted it and sent the ball into the net with a chipped finish from inside the penalty arc.
Galatasaray came close to scoring through Leroy Sané and Abdülkerim Bardakcı in the 64th minute, but Felipe made successful saves on both occasions. In the 70th minute, Kyziridis was sent off with a straight red card after a challenge on Yunus Akgün.
Galatasaray increased the pressure against its depleted opponent and equalized in the 90th minute. Rising at the near-post area from Sara's corner, Osimhen headed the ball into the net to make it 2-2.
Fans call for the board to resign
After Ramirez put Arca Çorum FK 2-1 ahead, Galatasaray fans began chanting for the board to resign. The supporters also chanted to express their expectations regarding transfers.
Galatasaray's home unbeaten run continues
Galatasaray extended its unbeaten run at home in the league to 36 matches. During that run, the club recorded 28 wins and eight draws.
Galatasaray had also won its opening-week home matches since the 2002-2003 season. The draw against Arca Çorum FK ended that run.
Arca Çorum FK earn their first point
Competing in the Süper Lig for the first time in its history, Arca Çorum FK earned its first point away to Galatasaray. The red-and-black side, managed by head coach Uğur Uçar, left the season opener with a 2-2 draw.
Arca Çorum FK defender Hrvoje Smolčić was injured in the 73rd minute after teammate Felipe's boot struck him in the face. Unable to continue, Smolčić was replaced by Arda Şengül in the 75th minute.
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