Osasuna 1-0 Getafe: Budimir penalty decides a low-scoring contest

Osasuna beat Getafe 1-0 at Estadio El Sadar in Pamplona on Monday, with Ante Budimir’s penalty on the stroke of half-time deciding a tightly contested La Liga match. The result gave Osasuna the win, while Getafe left empty-handed despite having more possession and a marginally higher total-shot count.

Budimir penalty settles close first half

Osasuna and Getafe played out a competitive opening period, with neither side producing a large number of efforts on target. The decisive moment came in the 45th minute, when Budimir converted from the penalty spot to put Osasuna ahead. The striker finished with one goal and one shot on target, and the hosts carried their 1-0 advantage into the interval.

Osasuna made an early change before the goal, with F. Boyomo replacing J. Herrando in the 39th minute. R. Garcia came on for Osasuna at half-time, while Getafe later used A. R. Alcantara and N. Gudelj as the visitors sought a way back into the match. Further Osasuna changes saw R. Garcia and L. Torro enter in the 71st minute.

Getafe had more of the ball but lacked a finish

Getafe controlled 55% of possession and completed 455 passes at an 82% accuracy rate, compared with Osasuna’s 45% possession, 382 passes and 78% accuracy. The visitors also edged the overall shot count 11-10 and earned three corners to Osasuna’s one. However, Osasuna registered two shots on goal to Getafe’s one, while their expected-goals figure was higher at 1.70 compared with 0.65.

That contrast underlined the scoreline: Getafe circulated the ball and attempted more shots, but Osasuna created the more valuable opportunities and protected their narrow advantage. Both teams recorded one goalkeeper save, and neither could add to the scoring after the break.

Discipline and league position

The match produced nine yellow cards. Osasuna’s cautions went to J. Herrando, I. Munoz, R. Garcia, Sergio Herrera and K. Barja, while Getafe’s Djene, J. Mojica, E. Unal and O. Mangala were booked. The disciplinary pattern reflected the physical nature of the contest, particularly during the second half.

Iñigo Arguibide was Osasuna’s standout performer with a match rating of 7.5, completing 96 minutes, supplying one key pass and making two tackles. Sergio Herrera and Jon Moncayola also rated 7.3, with Herrera making one save and Moncayola recording three tackles. Osasuna are listed eighth with four points from two games, while Getafe are 13th with three points from two. The result adds a win to Osasuna’s recent draw-and-win sequence and gives Getafe another defeat after their pre-match loss and win.