La Liga: Nigeria’s Christantus Uche inspires Getafe to opening-day win over Celta Vigo
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Nigerian striker Christantus Uche was the hero as Getafe kicked off their new league campaign with a 2-0 victory over Celta Vigo on Sunday, REPUBLICAN NIGERIA reports.
The 22-year-old forward played a decisive role in both goals, first providing the assist for Adrián Liso’s opener just two minutes after the restart before sealing the win himself in the 72nd minute with a composed finish.
His contributions not only underlined his importance to the Azulones’ attack but also ensured José Bordalás’ men secured maximum points on the road.
The result lifts Getafe to fourth place in the standings after the first round of fixtures, offering a bright start to their season.
Getafe will now shift focus to their home clash against Sevilla, where Uche will be eager to maintain his early momentum.
