Nigerian winger Chrisantus Uche delivered a crucial early goal to propel Getafe to a hard-fought 2-1 win over Girona at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on Friday night.
Coming off a 1-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves, Getafe entered the match eager to secure back-to-back league wins for the first time this season. They wasted no time asserting themselves, as Uche struck in the third minute with a clinical finish, handing the visitors an early advantage that they maintained through the first half.
Girona, struggling after five defeats in their last six games across all competitions, looked shaky in the opening exchanges but gradually found their rhythm before the break.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ATHLETIC NG WHATSAPP CHANNEL NOW!
The hosts clawed their way back into the match shortly after the restart when Yangel Herrera fired home in the 54th minute to bring Girona level. However, their joy was short-lived as Getafe quickly responded—Borja Mayoral restored the visitors’ lead in the 62nd minute, delivering what would ultimately be the winning goal.
Despite Girona’s late push for an equalizer, Getafe stood firm to secure all three points.Uche now has 3 goals and 2 assist in 24 appearances for Getafe in the La Liga in his first season in Spanish topflight.
What’s Next?
The victory moves Getafe up to 11th place with 30 points from 24 matches, while Girona, sitting eighth with 31 points, must regroup ahead of a tough trip to face Real Madrid.
Getafe, buoyed by this win, will look to keep their momentum going when they take on Real Betis in their next La Liga encounter on Sunday, February 23.