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Getafe striker Molina denies being involved in match-fixing allegation

Getafe striker Jorge Molina defended himself after being named in media reports regarding a match-fixing investigation.

LaLiga clubs Villarreal and Getafe categorically denied any wrongdoing after reports in Spain suggested a game between the teams was part of a match-fixing investigation.

Getafe and Villarreal drew 2-2 at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on May 18, 2019.

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It was the final match of the league season for both sides, one which Getafe needed to win to stand any chance of earning Champions League qualification.

El Pais reported the contest was being scrutinised by police as part of Operation Oikos, which is probing an alleged match-fixing group that was profiting from betting on games.