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Neill nets first Galatasaray goal in big win

Lucas Neill scored his first goal for Turkish club Galatasaray as they easily defeated Diyarbakirspor 4-1 overnight. The Australian international and captain of the national team fired home in the 51st minute as his side recorded a much-needed confidence-boosting win in the Turkish Super Lig.

Czech Republic striker Milan Baros helped himself to a hat-trick, scoring in the 18th, 28th and 52nd minutes as Gala' remained fourth on the league table but are still seven points behind league leaders Bursaspor.

Neill's Socceroos teammate Harry Kewell is still sidelined from the Galatasaray line-up with an ongoing groin injury.

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