In the 1/4 finals of the Turkish Cup, Galatasaray lost 0:2 to Genclerbirligi at their home ground. With this result, the "yellow-reds" became the second team after Fenerbahçe to say goodbye to the cup at this stage. The capital representative, who won the match at RAMS Park, made it to the semi-finals.
İdman.Biz reports that Mauro Icardi wasted a good opportunity from the penalty spot in the 31st minute of the match. In the 40th minute, Ahmed Kutucu's shot from approximately 30 meters went wide of the goal.
The visiting team opened the scoring in the 51st minute. Although goalkeeper Günay Güvenç saved Metehan's shot, Fıratcan sent the ball into the goal from the rebound. In the 58th minute, Kaan Ayhan's header missed the target, disappointing the fans.
In the 72nd minute, although "Galatasaray" scored a goal, the referee ruled offside. Although Sinqo finished the ball returned from the goalkeeper after Nhaqa's shot, the Ivorian player's position was considered to be offside. In the 83rd minute, Traore took advantage of goalkeeper Günay Güvenç's mistake and increased the difference to two.
There were no more goals in the rest of the match and Genclerbirligi, led by Volkan Demirel, advanced to the semi-finals. The capital club's next stage opponent will be the winner of the Samsunspor-Trabzonspor pair.