Diablito Echeverri starts as Girona grab controversial point in Valencia | OneFootball

Girona managed to salvage a 1-1 draw against Levante in a match marked by tension and an electrifying finish. In the Catalan team, attention was focused on the young Argentine Claudio "Diablito" Echeverri, who was part of the starting eleven in a match where his team went from less to more to avoid a defeat that would have complicated their position in the standings.

The role of "Diablito" and the opening of the score

Echeverri was active at the start, trying to connect in Girona's offensive circuit. However, the former River player was an involuntary protagonist in the play that broke the deadlock 4 minutes into the second half: Víctor García managed to get past the Argentine on the wing and sent a precise cross for Carlos Espí to head an unstoppable shot past goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga.

Resilience and epic in injury time

After the goal, Levante seemed to have control, especially after Girona was reduced to ten players following the expulsion of Jon Ander Olasagasti. Nevertheless, the Catalan team did not give up and sought the equalizer until the last breath. The crossbar denied Axel Witsel's shout, but persistence paid off in the fourth minute of injury time.

A finish with VAR under scrutiny

The final equalizer came through Joel Roca, who sealed the 1-1 result. The play sparked the fury of the locals, who claimed an obstruction by Viktor Tsygankov on goalkeeper Matthew Ryan. After a VAR review, the goal was validated, leaving Levante submerged in the relegation zone and giving Girona a vital point to stay safe in the standings.

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