Galatasaray secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Amedspor in a thrilling Turkish Super Lig encounter at RAMS Park on Saturday, despite a spirited fightback from the visitors.

The home side appeared to be cruising towards a comfortable win after building a three-goal advantage, but Amedspor refused to give up and pushed the hosts until the final moments.

Rafael Leao opened the scoring in the seventh minute before an unfortunate own goal from Amedspor goalkeeper Lafont doubled Galatasaray’s lead just before half-time. Batrakov extended the advantage in the 59th minute, leaving the visitors with a mountain to climb.

Amedspor responded almost immediately. Dia Saba reduced the deficit with a free kick in the 63rd minute, while Nigerian forward Gift Orban headed home three minutes later to make it 3-2 and bring his team back into contention.

Galatasaray restored their two-goal advantage in the 80th minute when Barış Alper Yılmaz connected with Gabriel Sara’s cross to score with a header.

However, Yira Sor gave Amedspor fresh hope by finding the net in the second minute of stoppage time. Despite the late pressure, Galatasaray managed to protect their lead and claim all three points.

Orban’s goal proved particularly important in the individual scoring race. The 24-year-old, who is on loan from Hoffenheim, had entered the match level with Victor Osimhen on nine league goals. His latest effort moved him ahead of the Nigerian striker to become the Super Lig’s outright leading scorer.

The victory also strengthened Galatasaray’s position in the standings, taking them to 28 points, while Amedspor remain on 23 points.

Meanwhile, Galatasaray will be concerned about another potential injury problem after Leao was forced off in the 47th minute with discomfort following a heel pass. Deniz Gül eventually replaced him.

His injury comes at an uncomfortable time for the Turkish champions, who are already without Osimhen as the striker continues his recovery from knee surgery.