85' Azón goal lifts Getafe two points clear of Malaga

Iván Azón scored in the 85th minute to give Getafe a 1-0 win over Malaga at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. The result leaves Getafe with a 1W 2D 0L home record this season, while Malaga remain without an away victory after three trips.

How it happened

The match stayed goalless until Azón converted in the 85th minute, with Martin Satriano providing the assist. Getafe created 19 total shots, including 11 from inside the box, while Malaga produced 11 shots and six from inside the area. Getafe also registered seven shots on goal to Malaga’s four.

The numbers

Malaga held 55% possession and completed 351 accurate passes from 414 total, compared with Getafe’s 273 accurate passes from 326. Getafe’s greater shooting volume did not make the game comfortable: Alfonso Herrero made six saves for Malaga, while Getafe goalkeeper saves reached four.

The visitors won nine corners to Getafe’s five, but both teams committed 16 fouls. Getafe’s defensive record at home now stands at two goals conceded across three matches, including one clean sheet, while Malaga have scored once and conceded seven away.

Who decided it

Azón shaped the result with the only goal and finished as the leading performer, earning an 8.2 rating across 89 minutes. He also recorded three shots on target and two key passes. Getafe’s Z. Romero followed with an 8.0 rating, while Andrés García posted a 7.8 rating after 90 minutes, one shot on target and two key passes.

Why it matters

Getafe are 17th with five points from six games, two points above Malaga, who remain 20th on three points. Barcelona lead La Liga on 21 points, leaving Getafe 16 points behind the leaders and Malaga 18 adrift.