Malick Yalcouye’s second-half header secured a narrow 1-0 win for Brighton at Getafe as Fabian Hurzeler’s side moved into the top eight of the Conference League.
The Ivory Coast midfielder was one of five changes head coach Hurzeler made from the 1-0 win at Manchester City last time out and rewarded that show of faith by breaking the deadlock in the 64th minute.
Tension had been rising for the Premier League side after Jaouen Hadjam had struck the woodwork twice earlier in the game until Costinha cushioned his header back across the face of goal for Yalcouye to head home from close range.
Substitute Ibrahim Osman’s chance to double the lead was missed from close range but ultimately it did not cost Brighton on the evening, as they got back to winning ways in Europe following a frustrating 0-0 draw at Jablonec last time out.
Victory moves them into fifth in the standings with three league-phase games left. They remain unbeaten in their three fixtures so far.
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