Getafe 1-0 Girona: Jesus Santiago's first half strike sees hosts dent Girona's title hopes

Girona lost 1-0 at Getafe on Saturday, with a first-half goal from teenager Jesus Santiago, jeopardizing their second-place spot in the LaLiga standings.

The Catalans have slipped further back in the title race, with 62 points, 10 behind leaders Real Madrid and one ahead of third-placed Barcelona, who visit Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

"I have no words to describe this defeat. We came here for the three points that were very important and we couldn't get them," Girona forward Savio said.

"We knew it was going to be very difficult. We worked hard this week but it wasn't enough. Now it's time to carry on and raise our heads."

The hosts took the lead in the 33rd minute thanks to a fine passing move from Ilaix Moriba, who found Santiago unmarked inside the box for an easy finish and his first goal in the Spanish top flight.

"I still can't believe it. I'm very happy for the goal and for the three points," the 19-year-old Santiago said.

"There is a lot of work behind it. I'm very happy to help the team. We knew Girona were a very good team. We knew we had to score the one chance we had."

The visitors came close to equalising late on, but Getafe goalkeeper David Soria denied Artem Dovbyk, and Cristhian Stuani headed wide as Girona suffered their fourth consecutive away defeat.

The victory moves Getafe to ninth place in the standings with 38 points, eight points behind the European spots.

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