Head coach Michel hailed Girona’s resilience after they earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Getafe on Sunday, regardless of using their luck at instances.
Getafe have been the higher facet for a lot of the competition however Yangel Herrera’s towering header within the first half was sufficient to seal victory for Girona, who have been lacking 12 first-team gamers on account of accidents.
The guests solely had three photographs in complete, hitting the goal twice, as they accrued simply 0.19 anticipated targets (xG). Whereas Getafe registered 0.61 xG, they failed to check goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga, permitting Girona to clinch the win with a extra scientific efficiency.
“At present’s efficiency was not our greatest, clearly, and everybody may see that, however you need to recognize how the boys defended,” Michel advised DAZN.
“God is aware of what number of crosses they tried, they’d eight photographs, and we stored most off the goal. That’s nice defending. With the one actual likelihood we created within the sport, it was a purpose. We knew it was going to be troublesome.
“They’re a workforce that presses nicely, they’ve performed it to all groups and that’s why they have been undefeated at residence. We’ve been very aggressive, as you must be to win right here.”
