European football fans are awaiting their teams’ results in continental competitions, and Brighton sealed their away match against Getafe with a clean sheet, in a game played at the Coliseum in the Conference League. Malick Yalcouye scored the only goal of the match in the 64th minute, giving his team three precious points in the competition.
Yalcouye’s goal turns the tide
The goal came after a corner reached Costinha, who headed the ball back into the heart of the area, where Yalcouye found himself in the right place and headed it into the net from close range. Getafe had threatened Brighton’s goal on more than one occasion, with Juan Iglesias’s shot hitting the post in the 38th minute, and the same player hitting the crossbar in the 52nd minute.
Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen kept a clean sheet with crucial saves, most notably from Iván Azón in the 31st minute. Brighton raised their tally to seven points in fifth place in the Conference League table, with three matches unbeaten so far.
Hürzeler: We didn’t play our best match
Coach Fabian Hürzeler admitted that his team did not perform at their best, saying: “We didn’t play our best match, there were moments when we rushed things in simple situations, but we kept a clean sheet and scored a goal and deserved to win.” He added: “Conference League matches are different, you have to overcome the defensive block and be patient.”
On Brighton’s fans who dream of the title, Hürzeler said: “They have the right to dream, that’s what I always say, and we focus on the work and on what we can control.”
InfoSport stats
- Brighton had 61% possession against Getafe.
- Brighton kept a clean sheet for the third consecutive match in the competition.
- Getafe had 10 shots but did not score, while Brighton wasted four big chances.
What does the win mean for Brighton?
The victory puts Brighton back on the winning trail in Europe after a goalless draw against Jablonec, and places them in a qualifying position within the top eight. With three matches remaining in the league phase, the team seems in a comfortable position to continue their continental journey.
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