Batrakov assist helps Galatasaray beat Kasimpasa 3-1 and go top in Turkey
In short
Galatasaray beat Kasimpasa 3-1 at home in the seventh round of the Turkish football championship, with Russian midfielder Aleksei Batrakov (Алексей Батраков) setting up the opening goal by Abdulkerim Bardakci. RIA Novosti reported that the win lifted Galatasaray to first place in the table with 16 points.
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Galatasaray beat Kasimpasa 3-1 in a home match in the seventh round of the Turkish football championship, RIA Novosti and Interfax reported. RIA Novosti said the match was played in Istanbul. [ 2 , 3 ]
Abdulkerim Bardakci opened the scoring for Galatasaray in the 45th minute, assisted by Russian midfielder Aleksei Batrakov. TASS reported that Bardakci scored after a free kick delivered by Batrakov. Baris Yilmaz added a goal in the 90th minute and Mario Lemina in the 90+6th minute. Dzhezaran Rak-Saki scored for Kasimpasa in the 68th minute, RIA Novosti reported. [ 1 , 2 ]
Galatasaray midfielder Lucas Torreira was sent off in the 65th minute. Batrakov started the match and played 67 minutes; according to RIA Novosti, he now has two assists for Galatasaray. [ 2 ]
With 16 points, Galatasaray moved to first place in the Turkish championship table, while Kasimpasa, with 10 points, are eighth, RIA Novosti reported. Galatasaray play their next match away to Genclerbirligi on October 17. [ 2 ]
Why it matters
Russian state outlets followed the match because of Batrakov, who RIA Novosti said now has two assists for Galatasaray. The result put Galatasaray top of the Turkish table, according to RIA Novosti.
Key facts
- Galatasaray beat Kasimpasa 3-1 in a home match in the seventh round of the Turkish football championship. [ 2 , 3 ]
- Aleksei Batrakov assisted Abdulkerim Bardakci's goal; TASS said Bardakci scored after a free kick delivered by Batrakov. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Bardakci scored in the 45th minute, Baris Yilmaz in the 90th and Mario Lemina in the 90+6th; Dzhezaran Rak-Saki (Джезаран Рак-Саки) scored for Kasimpasa in the 68th minute. [ 2 ]
- Galatasaray midfielder Lucas Torreira was sent off in the 65th minute. [ 2 ]
- Batrakov started and played 67 minutes, and now has two assists for Galatasaray. [ 2 ]
- Galatasaray moved to first place with 16 points; Kasimpasa are eighth with 10 points. [ 2 ]
- Galatasaray's next match is away to Genclerbirligi on October 17. [ 2 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Why Lucas Torreira was sent off. RIA Novosti reported the dismissal in the 65th minute but gave no reason.