The Australian eventually made way for Hasan Sas as Galatasaray took all three points away at Gaziantepspor.

The only goal of the game came in the early stages of the encounter with former Aston Villa striker Milan Baros netting in the 10th minute.

Victory pushed Galatasaray's points tally on to 47, bringing them within range of league leaders Sivasspor - home to Australian keeper Michael Petkovic. Both teams have now played 26 matches.

Kewell and his teammates are in action again this weekend when they face Fenerbahce, the team currently one place ahead of them but also locked on 47 points.