Accra:Galatasaray Turkish Super Lig leaders Galatasaray achieved a narrow 1-0 victory against Genclerbirligi, thanks to a late goal by substitute Deniz Gul. The match, held on Saturday, saw Gul's shot in the 88th minute deflecting off goalkeeper Irfan Can Egribayat, securing the win for the visitors.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the game was challenging for the Istanbul team, as they struggled to find a breakthrough before Gul's decisive moment. Earlier, Genclerbirligi's Salih Ucan almost scored in the 36th minute, but his shot was redirected onto the crossbar by Galatasaray's goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir.

Despite creating opportunities, both teams failed to capitalize in the first half. Leroy Sane missed a chance to score for Galatasaray in stoppage time, while Tiago Gouveia missed for Genclerbirligi in the 52nd minute. Galatasaray's Rafael Leao, who replaced Sane in the 61st minute, had to leave the field due to an injury, paving the way for Gul's entrance.

With this victory, Galatasaray maintained their position at the top of the Super Lig with 19 points from eight matches. Genclerbirligi, under new head coach Bernd Storck, remained on eight points, extending their winless streak to six games. Galatasaray's next fixture is against Fenerbahce, while Genclerbirligi will face Konyaspor away from home.