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Getafe edges Orihuela in dramatic penalty shootout in Copa del Rey
Getafe overcame Orihuela in a thrilling second-round Copa del Rey match played at the Estadio Municipal Los Arcos in Orihuela on December 5th, 2024. The game, officiated by José Munuera, was characterized by its evenness, tension, and an exciting penalty shootout.
Getafe dominated possession (65%) and created more scoring chances (23 shots, 9 on target), but Orihuela proved resolute in defense and made the most of their opportunities (9 shots, 4 on target). Yildirim opened the scoring for Getafe in the 51st minute, after initially missing a penalty. Both teams saw several players receive yellow cards throughout the match. The intensity continued until the end, leading to a penalty shootout after a goalless draw.
In the penalty shootout, Getafe proved more clinical, scoring four out of five penalties, while Orihuela managed only one goal from six attempts. Late goals from Milla, Santiago, and Iglesias sealed Getafe’s passage to the next round, in a match that was filled with excitement and drama until the final moment. Getafe’s possession dominance (65% to Orihuela’s 35%) was ultimately overshadowed by their superior penalty-taking.
Substitutions getafe: at minute 60 J. Iglesias came in and A. Rodriguez went out., at minute 60 C. Uche came in and C. Perez went out., at minute 60 C. Gomez da Costa came in and A. Sola went out., at minute 66 L. Milla came in and J. Patrick went out., at minute 73 N. Aberdin came in and Djene went out., at minute 106 A. Nyom came in and Peter Federico went out.
Substitutions orihuela: at minute 69 E. Isnaldo came in and F. Franco went out., at minute 90 Ayo came in and Pitu went out., at minute 97 Runy came in and M. A. Bianconi Kohl went out., at minute 106 K. Toner came in and A. Koroma went out., at minute 106 J. Escobar Hernandez came in and I. Pastor went out., at minute 115 A. Morales came in and M. Kamal went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Orihuela
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