Nevertheless, it was the visitors who had the best chance to take the lead after referee Arda Kardesler awarded them a penalty following Marcao Teixeira’s poor challenge on Alexandru Epureanu. Giuliano took the ensuing kick which was saved by goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
On the stroke of half-time, Henry Onyekuru handed Galatasaray the lead after heading home a well-taken cross from Ryan Donk. That strike was the Nigerian’s third in two league games since joining them on loan from Ligue 1 outfit AS Monaco.
In the 64th minute, the hosts doubled their advantage through Donk, whose header from Younes Belhanda’s corner beat a stranded Gunok.