Madrid - Deportivo Coruna moved up to fourth in the Spanish Liga on Saturday with a 2-0 win away to Getafe, despite having two men sent off the field. Riki and Sergio Gonzalez were sent off for Deportiva, whose goals were scored by Mista and Luis Filipe.
Veteran Mista headed Deportivo ahead after 14 minutes, on a centre from man-of-the-match Luis Filipe. Thirteen minutes later Deportivo striker Riki received a harsh yellow card for handball and was sent off.
Getafe were unable to take advantage of their numerical superiority and Luis Filipe made it 2-0 in the 59th minute, after being set up by Mista.
Veteran Sergio was sent off 19 minutes from time, leaving Deportivo with nine men, but Miguel Angel Lotina's team had few problems in holding out for an important win.
Deportivo now have 19 points from 10 games, the same quantity as third-placed Sevilla, who are at home to Villarreal on Sunday. They are now one point above Valencia, who play hosts to Zaragoza on Sunday.
Sunday's other early game was a lively 2-2 draw between relegation candidates Tenerife and Malaga, which takes Malaga off bottom place at the expense of Xerez.
Later on Sunday, leaders Barcelona are at home to sixth-placed Mallorca, then second-placed Real Madrid face crosstown rivals Atletico in a fascinating capital city derby.
