A late VAR decision sealed the outcome, as a penalty that went unseen by Martínez Munuera but was spotted by the video assistant referee gave Borja Mayoral the decisive goal for Getafe.
Getafe claimed a 1-0 triumph over Alavés at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, on matchday three of the 2023–24 La Liga season. The home side approached the game following a 0-3 defeat at Girona in round two, while the visitors from Vitoria stepped onto the pitch off a high-scoring win over Sevilla, a 4-3 result that featured a brace from Kike García along with goals from Luis Rioja and Rubén Duarte. The crucial moment arrived when the on-field call was upgraded by VAR, handing Getafe their breakthrough from the spot and tipping the balance in a tightly contested clash.
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84′ Borja Mayoral converts from the penalty spot for Getafe, putting the home side ahead. The Parla-born striker keeps his nerve from twelve yards, deceiving the Alicante keeper and sending the ball into the opposite corner to spark celebrations among Getafe supporters.
80′ Referee signal after VAR review! A clash in the area between Abde Abqar and Juanmi Latasa leads to a foul adjudged in Getafe’s favour. Latasa is involved in the aerial challenge and is struck by an elbow, prompting a penalty decision following the monitor check. Abde Abqar receives a yellow card for the incident as the referee confirms the spot kick for Getafe.
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