Christantus Uche bag assist as 9-man Getafe pull off shocking Copa del Rey escape

Christantus Uche

Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche delivered a commendable performance on Wednesday evening, providing a vital assist that led Getafe to a tense 1-0 win over Pontevedra in the Copa del Rey Round of 16.

Christantus Uche bag assist as 9-man Getafe pull off shocking Copa del Rey escape

Uche’s crucial assist seals Getafe’s narrow victory

Uche set up Álvaro Rodríguez for the game’s only goal barely two minutes into the encounter at the Estadio Municipal de Pasarón, giving Getafe an early advantage in a match that quickly turned into a survival battle, Footballrover reports.

Getafe’s grip on the game slipped when the goal scorer, Rodríguez, received a straight red card just four minutes before the interval, forcing them to play the second period of the game with 10 men.

Christantus Uche bag assist as 9-man Getafe pull off shocking Copa del Rey escape

The situation worsened in stoppage time as Diego Rico was also sent off, leaving Getafe with just nine players.

Despite the numerical disadvantage, the Madrid-based side defended relentlessly to secure their place in the quarterfinals.

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Christantus Uche continues to impress for Getafe

Christantus Uche bag assist for 9-man Getafe

The 22-year-old Christantus Uche was instrumental throughout the match, displaying composure and creativity in midfield.

His decisive assist marked his second of the season, having already contributed one goal across 1,407 minutes of play this campaign.

Uche’s consistency has been vital in Getafe’s recent form, with the team now celebrating their third consecutive victory following league wins over Granada and Las Palmas.

Christantus Uche bag assist as 9-man Getafe pull off shocking Copa del Rey escape

What’s next for Getafe?

After surviving a gruelling Copa del Rey clash, Getafe will shift focus back to La Liga with a challenging fixture against Barcelona on Saturday.

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