This Sunday’s match between Girona and Athletic Club at the Montilivi Stadium was marked by one man: the Argentine Paulo Gazzanigawho became the hero of the Catalan club that beat its rival (2-1) with a goal from the Colombian Yáser Asprilla.
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Those led by Coach Michel Sanchez They started the duel better, but without knowing how to cause danger. Athletic improved and were able to take the lead with a penalty from Álex Berenguer, stopped by Paulo Gazzaniga, who was beginning to become the hero of his team.
The first goal was from Girona and was scored by the Colombian Yáser Asprilla with some mischief. In the 39th minute he sent a distant cross that no one touched, the ball bounced and went in after Miguel Gutiérrez deceived Álex Padilla, but Athletic made it 1-1 in the 41st minute. Berenguer assisted Oihan Sancet with a spoon, who He then had to leave his place to Unai Gómez due to injury.
The second half was tighter with Gazzaniga again like the man of the night. At 54, the central referee again awarded a penalty for the Bilbao after a foul on Williams in the area.
The victim wanted to take the ball to turn the charge into a goal, but he found himself with a Gazzaniga monumental that saved his shot. However, the shot was repeated because the Argentine stepped forward.
Athletic Bilbao changed the executor, the experienced Ander Herrera took responsibility, but his shot was saved by the goalkeeper who dressed as ‘Dibu’ Martínez, he had an inspired afternoon and saved his team again.
It is the first time in the entire history of the Spanish League that a goalkeeper saves three penalties in the same game, despite the fact that the second one was saved twice due to a previous overtaking in the execution.
In the end, Girona broke the tie on the scoreboard and took the three points at home after the Uruguayan’s goal Christian Stuani, who did not forgive from the penalty spot and gave the locals the victory.
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