Mert Hakan Yandaş

Galatasaray ease past Gençlerbirliği in Turkish league

Turkish Super Lig title contenders Galatasaray thrashed Gençlerbirliği 3-0 on March 1 to gain their eighth consecutive victory in the league.

Dutch defender Ryan Donk struck the opening goal to give his team an early lead in the third minute of the match.

Colombian forward Radamel Falcao doubled his team's lead in the 33rd minute and the first half ended 2-0 for the home team.