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Galatasaray goes top

8 December 2011-PA Sport

Galatasaray has beaten Fenerbahce 3-1 to climb above its rivals to the top of the Super Lig.

Emmanuel Eboue gave the home side a 34th-minute lead with Johan Elmander adding another four minutes before the interval.

Gala made certain of the points through Felipe Melo after 66 minutes, with Alex's last-minute reply for Fener coming too late.

The win takes Gala level on 28 points with Fenerbahce, but above its rivals on goal difference.

A last-gasp strike from Batuhan Karadeniz earnt Eskisehirspor a 1-0 win over Antalyaspor, who played most of the match with 10 men following Doga Kaya's 37th-minute dismissal.

The fixture between Karabukspor and Gaziantepspor finished goalless.

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