Girona snatch a point from Athletic in a thrilling encounter
Girona and Athletic Club played out a thrilling encounter at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi, ending in a 3-3 draw.
Athletic Club started the better, scoring the first goal in the 28th minute thanks to A. Berenguer, who capitalized on a defensive error from Girona after a missed penalty. However, Girona reacted and equalized in the 39th minute with a goal from Y. Asprilla, who took advantage of a pass from A. Martinez. Athletic Club regained the lead in the 41st minute with a goal from O. Sancet, but Girona managed to level the score in the 90th minute with a penalty converted by C. Stuani, following a foul inside the Athletic Club area.
The game was characterized by its intensity and the fight for possession of the ball, with Girona controlling the game to a greater extent (66% possession) and Athletic Club looking for goals on the counterattack.
In terms of discipline, the game was marred by the sending off of A. Paredes in the 90th minute, after receiving three yellow cards. Athletic Club finished the game with three yellows and one red, while Girona received four yellows.
The final score of 3-3 reflects the equality of the match, which leaves Girona with an important point and Athletic Club with a bittersweet taste.
Substitutions athletic club: at minute 43 U. Gomez came in and O. Sancet went out., at minute 59 A. Djalo came in and G. Guruzeta went out., at minute 59 M. Jauregizar came in and I. Ruiz de Galarreta went out., at minute 79 B. Prados Diaz came in and A. Herrera went out., at minute 79 Y. Berchiche came in and A. Boiro went out.
Substitutions girona: at minute 59 B. Gil came in and A. Danjuma went out., at minute 90 G. Misehouy came in and I. Martin went out., at minute 90 C. Stuani came in and A. Ruiz went out., at minute 90 A. Frances came in and Y. Asprilla went out., at minute 90 Juanpe came in and A. Martinez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Girona
Athletic Club
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