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Tottenham suffer 1st loss at UEFA Europa League to Galatasaray

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Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring a goal in the UEFA Europa League game against Tottenham at Rams Park in Istanbul, Türkiye, November 7, 2024. /CFP
Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring a goal in the UEFA Europa League game against Tottenham at Rams Park in Istanbul, Türkiye, November 7, 2024. /CFP

Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring a goal in the UEFA Europa League game against Tottenham at Rams Park in Istanbul, Türkiye, November 7, 2024. /CFP

Tottenham saw their perfect record at the UEFA Europa League end on Thursday after losing to Galatasaray 3-2 at Rams Park in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Victor Osimhen scored twice for the hosts and Will Lankshear grabbed his first goal for Spurs before being sent off.

Yunus Akgun gave Galatasaray an early lead with a stunning half-volley but Spurs levelled when Brennan Johnson's layoff across the goal left Lankshear with a simple tap-in.

Radu Dragusin was caught napping at the back in the 31st minute and was dispossessed by Mauro Icardi. The ball fell to Dries Mertens who slipped a pass to Osimhen and the Nigerian striker found the bottom corner.

Osimhen struck again six minutes from the break and Lankshear received his second booking on the hour mark, but 10-man Spurs pulled a goal back when substitute Dominic Solanke back-heeled Pedro Porro's cross into the net.

Manchester United secured their first win at the tournament after beating PAOK 2-0 at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.

A brace from Amad Diallo gave United their first success in this season's competition, coming under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy after they had drawn the previous three games with Erik ten Hag was in charge.

Amad's first came five minutes after the break when he met a Bruno Fernandes cross with a looping header which found the far corner, and he added a solo second 13 minutes from time.

Lazio edged Porto 2-1 at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy, making it four wins from four to take control at the top of the standings thanks to an added-time goal from Pedro.

The Italian side went ahead at the end of the first half through Alessio Romagnoli's header but Porto drew level through Stephen Eustaquio.

It looked like Lazio would have to settle for a draw but with time running out Pedro turned a cross from Gustav Isaksen into the net.

Source(s): Reuters
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