Galatasaray played to a 0-0 draw against TÜMOSAN Konyaspor on February 27, 2025, at RAMS Park during the Ziraat Türkiye Kupası C Grubu’s third match. Despite the lack of goals, the result secured both teams a place in the quarter-finals, with Konyaspor topping the group and Galatasaray advancing based on fair play points.
The match started with referee Muhammet Ali Metoğlu's whistle, quickly establishing Galatasaray’s dominance. They frequently penetrated Konyaspor's defense but failed to convert opportunities. Just after seven minutes, Konyaspor's Umut Nayir fell after being challenged by Cuesta, leading to the first free-kick of the match. Bjorlo took the shot, but it was easily saved by Galatasaray’s goalkeeper, Günay Güvenç.
Galatasaray continued to control possession, creating significant chances. By the 22nd minute, Berkan Kutlu attempted to score after receiving the ball from Kerem Demirbay, but Konyaspor’s Bazoer was quick to intervene, preventing the shot. After this incident, the referee had to call for medical assistance for Bazoer, who remained on the ground.
Despite long spells of possession—boasting 72% of the ball early on—Galatasaray could not capitalize on their high performance. A major moment arrived at the 36-minute mark when Mertens scored, but the referee ruled the goal out for interference against the Konyaspor goalkeeper, Deniz.
The first half concluded without any goals, with Galatasaray unable to turn their dominance on the field to tangible results. Both teams returned for the second half as can be seen by the aggressive play continuing.
Shortly after the break, Kerem took another shot, but it went over the bar. This was followed by several more attempts, including efforts from Yusuf Demir and Mertens, with notable saves from the impressive Konyaspor keeper, who kept his team's hopes alive.
A key substitution occurred when Yunus Akgün was replaced by Victor Osimhen at the 63rd minute, signaling Galatasaray's intent to press for the win. Osimhen's height and threat from aerial balls became apparent, yet he too was unable to alter the scoreline. Each time Galatasaray came close, Konyaspor's defense, coordinated by Deniz, solidly repelled their advances.
Galatasaray continued searching for the breakthrough goal, most vividly demonstrated by Frankowski's cross leading to another near-miss header by Osimhen. The pressure mounted as the clock ticked down, leading to frantic plays from both sides.
Despite Galatasaray's late surge and several corner kicks, both teams left the pitch empty-handed as the final whistle confirmed the 0-0 score.
This result means Konyaspor finished the group as leaders with 7 points. Meanwhile, Galatasaray secured second place with 5 points, advancing to the quarter-finals due partly to their fair play rankings—having received fewer disciplinary cards than Başakşehir, who also finished the group with 5 points.
Following the match, Galatasaray now prepares for the next round, where possible opponents include Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, or Trabzonspor. The draw for the quarter-finals is scheduled for March 6, 2025, where all eyes will be on the upcoming matchups.