Valencia lifted the Copa del Rey with a hard-fought 3-1 over Getafe at the Vicente Calderon.

Koeman wins first trophy with Valencia

Valencia lifted the Copa del Rey with a hard-fought 3-1 over Getafe at the Vicente Calderon. Valencia got off to flying start when Juan Manuel Mata fired them in front after just four minutes. Things got worse for Getafe seven minutes later when defender Alexis doubled the lead to put Valencia in control. Getafe gave themselves a lifeline right on the stroke of half time when Esteban Granero converted from the penalty spot. Getafe threw everything at Valencia in the second half, but could not find a way past a stubborn Valencia defence. Valencia put the game beyond Getafe when former Liverpool striker Fernando Morientes hit the net six minutes from time. To compound Getafe's misery Fabio Celestini was sent off for a late tackle on David Silva in the closing stages. The win eases the pressure on Valencia coach Ronald Koeman following a disappointing Liga campaign by securing the team a place in Europe next season.