Mason Greenwood stars as Getafe run riot in 12-0 win – but ex-Man Utd star denied first hat-trick for new club
MASON GREENWOOD scored twice as Getafe thrashed Tardienta in the Copa del Rey.
The Manchester United loanee has now scored three goals for the Spanish side after notching his first in LaLiga against Celta Vigo last month.
His first came from close range following a well-worked move, with Greenwood allowed to tap in after being left in acres of space.
But the forward’s second was one to be proud of as he went on a slaloming run before playing a one-two and finding the bottom corner.
Greenwood, 22, almost had a hat-trick but another low strike which beat the goalkeeper was disallowed by the referee.
His second goal put Getafe 6-0 but there would be six more goals to come in the 12-0 rout of sixth division side Tardienta.
Greenwood has adjusted well to life in Spain and is said to be “happy” at Getafe.
A source told SunSport he is happy and hoping to stay at the Madrid-based club for the foreseeable future, saying: “The players and fans have all given him a welcome he could only have dreamed of.
“He really feared his career was over. Now he’s just so happy and wants to carry on playing and not think too far ahead.”
Greenwood was arrested in January last year following charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
However, all charges were dropped in February by the Crown Prosecution Service.
The former England star – who has denied any wrongdoing – was provided with a pathway back to football by Getafe.