💪 Girona 1-0 Alavés: Míchel’s side shine against lacklustre Alavés | OneFootball

Girona Football Club secured a golden victory at Montilivi against Deportivo Alavés (1-0), a result that allows them to temporarily leave the bottom spot and climb out of the relegation zone in this twelfth matchday of LaLiga EA Sports. Míchel Sánchez’s team, fully aware of the urgency, took to the field with an ambitious and dominant approach, taking control of the ball from the opening whistle.

The reward for Girona’s pressure came early. After an initial chance saved by Gazzaniga for Girona, it was the Ukrainian Viktor Tsygankov who broke the deadlock in the 16th minute. The winger finished perfectly, heading in an excellent cross from the wing by Bryan Gil, beating goalkeeper Sivera and unleashing joy in the stands. After the goal, Girona enjoyed their best minutes of the match, flirting with a second goal through clear chances from Ounahi and Bryan Gil himself.

After the break, the match took a dramatic turn. The visiting coach, 'Chacho' Coudet, shook up his bench with a triple substitution that revitalized Alavés. The 'babazorros' snatched possession from Girona and took the initiative in the game. Alavés’s pressure resulted in a goal disallowed in the 53rd minute for Antonio Blanco due to a marginal offside, keeping the score at 1-0 and the suspense alive at Montilivi.

As the clock ticked down, the pace of the match slowed. Despite maintaining possession, Alavés failed to generate any real and consistent danger to seriously trouble Gazzaniga’s goal. Girona, although conceding ball control, remained solid and organized in defense, managing their slim advantage without major scares until the final whistle.

The victory, sealed by Tsygankov’s solitary goal, provides a crucial morale boost and a vital breath of relief for Míchel Sánchez’s side. Girona picks up three vital points that allow them to climb the table and face the future with renewed optimism, while Alavés suffers another away defeat.

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