Galatasaray triumphs over Besiktas 2-1 in Turkish Super Lig derby

By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp

Istanbul football club Galatasaray on Monday triumphed over cross-town rivals Besiktas 2-1 in a Turkish Super Lig Istanbul derby.

Galatasaray's Colombian defender Davinson Sanchez scored in the 13th minute at Rams Park.

The Lions' Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen made it 2-0 for the hosts in the 67th minute.

Besiktas' Albanian winger Ernest Muci netted the only goal for the visitors in the 94th minute.

Undefeated leaders the Lions sit atop of the Super Lig standings with 28 points, while Besiktas are in the number four spot with 20 points.