Cristhian Stuani of Girona FC celebrates after scoring the staff’s second purpose through the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and Valencia CF at Montilivi Stadium on December 2, 2023 in Girona, Spain
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Veteran striker Cristhian Stuani got here off the bench to rally Girona previous Valencia in a 2-1 win that put the season’s shock package deal again on high of the Spanish league on Saturday.
The 37-year-old Stuani began the beautiful comeback with a purpose in the 82nd minute from a cross by fellow substitute Yan Couto.
Girona took the lead in the 88th when one other cross by Couto supposed for Stuani appeared to be was the purpose by Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera, though the league’s web site credited Stuani with the purpose. Stuani himself stated that he believed it was an personal purpose.
Girona moved three factors away from Real Madrid, which holds the head-to-head tiebreaker with Girona, earlier than the powerhouse hosts the relegation-threatened Granada later.
“The team showed its pride in this victory,” Stuani stated. (*2*) Girona coach Míchel Sánchez stated. “Stu is the smartest player in the area. When we put the ball in the box, he always appears. I am happy for him. He is the most loved player in Girona.”
Ninth-placed Valencia had taken the lead in opposition to the movement of play at Girona’s Montilivi Stadium when Hugo Duro capitalized on a defensive error in the 56th. Duro broke free when he ran onto a go that Girona defender David López had unwisely let roll previous him earlier than chipping goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga.
Girona is partly owned Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi possession, however its wage cap for gamers is just the thirteenth largest in the 20-team league with the record topped by Madrid at 727 million euros ($795 million).
Barcelona hosts Atletico Madrid on Sunday with each groups seven factors behind Girona. Atletico additionally has one other recreation in hand.
