Racing Santander vs. Getafe: Unal Scores After Racing’s Penalty Miss in Getafe’s 1–0 Win

Getafe’s Stronger First Half

Getafe beat Racing Santander 1–0 on August 23. Manu Hernando started in Racing’s defense in place of the injured Pedro. Getafe were stronger before halftime, but neither team scored before the break.

Racing Improve After Halftime

Iván Martín replaced Sergio Martínez at halftime. After a combination involving Canales and Vicente, Andres took a shot in the 58th minute. Maguette and Zabiri entered three minutes later as Racing improved after the break.

Racing created two more attempts after that 58th-minute shot. Vicente supplied Andres for a shot across goal from the edge of the area. Vicente then shot over from outside the box.

A Saved Penalty and the Winning Goal

In the 75th minute, Salinas was struck in the penalty area, earning Racing a penalty. Andres Martin took it left-footed, but Soria dived to his right and saved. Getafe scored on their next attack through Enes Unal, taking the lead shortly after Racing’s missed chance.

Arana and Facu entered with about five minutes remaining. Racing did not equalize, leaving Unal’s goal as the difference. Racing coach Jose Alberto said his team had improved after halftime and assessed the penalty miss as an emotional setback.