Almost Certain

The 18th title in Galatasaray's history seems almost certain now.
They only need one more point from the next three matches to make sure of it.

This is due to the point Gala achieved at the Şükrü Saracoğlu stadium, which ensures that Fenerbahce remains 9 points behind, with three matches left.

Fenerbahce started the Turkish derby very strongly, and they were up 2-0 within the first 15 minutes.
Moussa Sow (in minute 10), with an acrobatic goal, and Alex de Souza (15), with an even more spectacular effort from outside the penalty box, made Fenerbahce look like they would win easily.

But the experienced Elmander (36) reduced the deficit, to 1-2 at half-time.

The second half was less exciting.
It almost seemed like 2-1 would be the final score.

But, just 7 minutes before the end of regulation time, Hakan Balta made it 2-2, taking full advantage of a Fenerbahce lapse in concentration.

Both teams could have won the game, after this goal, but it ended 2-2.

Although not a win, this practically ensures that the title is going to go to Galatasaray this year.

Both Galatasaray and Fenerbahce would have 18 titles, but Fenerbahce's 2011 title has been severely tarnished by a match-fixing scandal.

Highlights:

Fenerbahce 2-2 Galatasaray by purururur