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Getafe coach Bordalas hails 2-goal Mata after last-gasp victory over Celta Vigo: He inspires everyone

Getafe coach Jose Bordalas was left delighted after their 3-2 win against Celta Vigo.

Jaime Mata struck in injury-time for Getafe's winner - his second on the day.

Bordalas joked: "First of all, fortunately I'm fine. This is also football, dad. We knew it was going to be a difficult game since we had just achieved three victories in the last seven games, that we strengthened well in the market and that we were coming from a forceful result in Pamplona.

"We had to mature the game, they were very close together in a low block. We had to circulate the ball. At times we lacked speed. In one action, in a very good cross that Jordi won and found Borja, we earned it.

"The game was controlled, but it was normal, Celta had to go for the game. We have not finished off our actions, we have suffered, we have been confused in two actions and the game has been complicated. But this team always shows its face, has insisted and Jaime Mata's goal came and gave us the victory

"The team has had a very bad time in other seasons. We have to keep our feet on the ground. We have to get the points to save ourselves and we can't think beyond. The squad is fair, we don't have to have injuries, we have to recover for the next match. That has to be the goal every day."

On Mata, he added: "I think that just by seeing him everything is said. He is a great teammate, he gives everything, he infects his teammates and the team. I take into account the effort, the work and the professionalism.

"Jaime since I have known him is what I he has shown. I am very happy for him, he has had difficult moments and two goals to help the team is to congratulate him and the rest of the players."

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