Clash of Istanbul giants Fenerbahçe vs. Galatasaray finishes 1-0 as Kuyt scores late winner

The clash of the Istanbul giants Fenerbahçe vs. Galatasaray is over after Dirk Kuyt's late goal in the 81st minute gave the Canaries the edge. Fenerbahçe won the much anticipated match 1-0. Fenerbahçe gained a big advantage in the race for the title and for the fourth star on the jersey. Galatasaray are currently first in the Super League on 51 points after 23 games this season.

The Lions had recorded four consecutive victories in the league and beat Manisaspor 4-0 in the cup on Tuesday. Fenerbahçe moved into second place in the league with 50 points after defeating their rivals in the Intercontinental derby. The Yellow Canaries improved their great record against Galatasaray at home. The last time the Lions beat the Canaries away was back in 1999. Turkey's most prominent referee Cüneyt Çakır conducted the match.