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UCL Roundup: Galatasaray survive Juve comeback as Osimhen strikes in Extra Time

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UCL Roundup: Galatasaray survive Juve comeback as Osimhen strikes in Extra Time
Victor Osimhen delivered when it mattered most as Galatasaray edged Juventus 7-5 on aggregate after a dramatic extra-time battle in Turin to book their place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Holding a 5-2 advantage from the first leg in Istanbul, the Turkish champions appeared in control of the tie. But a spirited Juventus performance, despite playing more than an hour with 10 men, forced the contest into extra time before Osimhen’s decisive strike ended the Italians’ comeback hopes. Juventus needed a near-perfect performance to overturn the heavy first-leg deficit. They started brightly and were rewarded in the 37th minute when Manuel Locatelli converted from the penalty spot to cut the aggregate score to 5-3. The momentum shifted further in the hosts’ favour after the break, ...
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