Getafe's Iglesias fuming after late Girona equaliser: 'This is our bread and butter'
Juan Iglesias couldn't hide his frustration after Getafe conceded a controversial late equaliser against Girona, questioning the referee's decision in heated post-match comments.
Getafe defender left seething after controversial late goal costs his side all three points against high-flying Girona
’This is our livelihood’
Juan Iglesias didn’t mince his words after Getafe’s gutting draw against Girona, with the defender absolutely raging about the referee’s decision that led to the hosts’ equaliser.
The Getafe man was adamant he was fouled in the build-up to Girona’s late leveller, a goal that denied his struggling side a massive three points against one of La Liga’s top performers this season.
“We’re playing for a lot here, this is the bread of our children,” Iglesias fumed post-match, highlighting just how much these points mean to a Getafe side fighting to climb the table.
The Valladolid-born defender was particularly incensed about the added time, claiming the referee’s decisions consistently work against his club:
- He questioned why additional time was added beyond what was announced
- Suggested Getafe regularly get the short end of the stick with officials
- Emphasised the importance of their upcoming home match
Emotional backdrop
Adding to the disappointment, Iglesias revealed the team had been hoping to dedicate the victory to teammate Davinchi, who recently lost his father.
“We wanted to dedicate these three points to Davinchi after his father’s passing,” Iglesias explained, adding emotional weight to what was already a bitter pill to swallow.
Despite the setback, Getafe’s performance showed real bottle against a Girona side that has been pulling up trees this season. Iglesias acknowledged the quality of their opponents while highlighting his own team’s commitment.
“We know Girona plays very well and demands a lot from you, but we gave everything in that respect,” he said, before turning attention to their crucial upcoming home fixture where they’ll hope to bounce back from this disappointment.
Getafe now focus on Sunday’s match, which takes on even greater importance after dropping points in such controversial circumstances.