A mass confrontation broke out 12 seconds into the Süper Lig derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. Before half-time, Victor Osimhen scored twice to give Galatasaray a 2-0 lead in a match with implications at the top of the table.
Flashpoint at the start
Fenerbahce played the ball back from the centre circle to goalkeeper Ederson, who sent a long ball forward. Twelve seconds into the match, Galatasaray defender Abdülkerim Bardakci and Fenerbahce striker Romelu Lukaku challenged for it, with Bardakci trapping Lukaku's arm before falling to the ground himself.
Players from both teams then crowded around and pushed and jostled before things calmed down somewhat. The referee eventually called Bardakci and Lukaku over to settle the matter.
Osimhen scores twice
Osimhen scored twice before half-time to give Galatasaray a 2-0 lead.
What the result would mean
A derby win over Fenerbahce would see defending champions Galatasaray retain top spot in the Süper Lig. Fifth-placed Fenerbahce would be six points behind the leaders with a defeat.
Pressure on Ismail Kartal
Fenerbahce lost 6-0 at Aston Villa on matchday two and then drew 2-2 against Slavia Prague after leading 2-0. Those results put coach Ismail Kartal's position under severe pressure.