Girona is eliminated from the Copa del Rey | OneFootball

The Girona team was eliminated from the Copa del Rey after things did not go their way against Ourense. From the start, the match turned against Girona. Before even a minute had passed, a corner kick from the left side ended with a header by Álvaro Yuste at the far post, surprising the Girona defense and making it 1-0 for the home team. In addition to the goal, there was the bad news of Abel Ruiz's injury in the early minutes of the match.

Despite the initial blow, Girona reacted immediately and sought the equalizer. The best chance came with a penalty that allowed Yáser Asprilla to level the match at the half-hour mark (1-1), giving hope for a comeback.

The tie on the scoreboard lasted only until the second half. In the 64th minute, Ourense regained the lead thanks to Omar Ouhdadi, who took advantage of a defensive rebound to beat the Girona goalkeeper again and seal the elimination (2-1). Girona, in desperation, tried to respond until the end with a long-range shot from Viktor Tsygankov that hit the post, but they could not find the equalizing goal that would have forced extra time.

Thus, the Copa del Rey journey ends for the Girona team this season.

The good news is the debut of three Academy players with the first team. Sarasa, Gibi, and Pol Arnau got their first minutes of play with the first team, leaving a good impression on the field.