Football: Besiktas beat Galatasaray in derby game
Istanbul club tightens grip on championship with 0-1 victory
ISTANBUL
Besiktas cemented their hold on the top spot in Turkey’s Super Lig with a 0-1 win over Istanbul rivals Galatasaray on Sunday night.
The victory extended their lead over second-placed Fenerbahce, who play Monday night, to six points.
German striker Mario Gomez scored in the 77th minute at Galatasaray’s Turk Telekom Arena Stadium.
Besiktas now lead on 76 points. Fenerbahce face fourth-placed Medipol Basaksehir away on Monday, when third-placed Torku Konyaspor host Kasimpasa.
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