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.

Malick Yalcouye scored a 64th-minute header to earn Brighton a narrow 1-0 away victory against Getafe in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. The Ivory Coast midfielder converted from close range following a cushioned header from Costinha, securing all three points for Fabian Hurzeler's side at Estadio Coliseum.
The result lifts Brighton into fifth place in the Conference League standings and keeps them unbeaten across three fixtures. Before the opening goal, Jaouen Hadjam was denied twice by the woodwork, while substitute Ibrahim Osman missed a late opportunity to double the lead.
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