"Soccer-Galatasaray close in on title with 5-3 win at Sivas
Sun May 4, 2008 8:34pm BST
ISTANBUL, May 4 (Reuters) - Galatasaray took a big step towards their 17th Turkish title on Sunday, beating third-placed Sivasspor 5-3, while Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce stayed in the race with a 3-2 win against Genclerbirligi. With one game remaining, the victory left Galatasaray on 76 points, ahead of Fenerbahce on 73 points, while Sivasspor remained on 70 points. Reigning champions Fenerbahce will need to win their final game away at Trabzonspor and hope Galatasaray lose their game at home to Genclerbirligi Oftas next week to have a chance of retaining the title."
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