Pezzella has been the anti-hero of Girona’s work. The Betis defender equalized in the last minute of the match to break the great dream of Míchel’s team, who could be winter champions (1-1). We will have to pay attention to Madrid’s duel against Alabès. Although this does not sour the spectacular season of Míchel’s team, for now leaders of the First Division.
Girona is at a superlative level, and this makes it very difficult for Míchel to introduce changes to the eleven. Lately, they’ve only been due to fluke injuries, as is the case now with Tsygankov. On Monday, against Alabès (3-0), he was replaced by Portu, who complied with a note and a goal included; while Pablo Torre started today. A more offensive profile for a player who needs to prove his worth.
????️ Juanpe:
❝We see ourselves as capable of winning here, we had it close, but we have to give value to the point.❞
❝I feel lucky to live through the best period in the Club’s history. We have suffered a lot and living what we are living is incredible.❞#RealBetisGirona pic.twitter.com/OAKB03fd9R
— Girona FC (@GironaFC) December 21, 2023
A face-off between Pellegrini and Míchel is synonymous with good football. And if you add the great atmosphere of the Benito Villamarín, even better. Impossible not to have goosebumps in there, where Girona has managed to despair, and in what way, the Betician fans with an eternal possession. The red-and-whites have so much confidence and self-confidence that they have not hesitated to take risks to keep the ball at their feet. Nor have they changed when the locals have gone on the attack. His game simply flows. It didn’t take long to shake the Betis defence. Miguel and Savinho engaged Rui Silva, with a move that ended with the Brazilian’s soft shot into the goalkeeper’s hands. Then, Bellerín was injured.
Between the intimidation of Girona and the absence of the Catalan full-back – with the addition of Isco -, it seemed that Betis would have a difficult time generating chances. It hasn’t been like that. Ayoze had it with a finish rubbing the crossbar, after a great cut and control. And also Assane, beating Yan Couto. The clearest, however, were those of William José and Ayoze with two stellar saves from Gazzaniga to prevent the first goal of the game. The problems would accumulate with the injury of David López, who had to be replaced by Juanpe.
David López is injured again and is awaiting tests
When things were going wrong, a penalty on Savinho, in a play on the left side with Aitor Ruibal, has returned control of the situation. Dovbyk has been lethal from the penalty spot, looming large in a stadium that wanted to overwhelm him with deafening noise. Being a leader is also that. The 0-1 was the best that could happen to Girona and it was necessary to defend it. Because not everything is a matter of luck. There is a lot of effort behind it. As Gazzaniga has shown by showing up again to take her out with his fists.
The goal is one of the characteristics of this Girona, as well as non-conformism and the desire to overcome. Míchel’s men came out determined to find the second goal in the restart, aware that Betis would insist on a draw. William Carvalho tried to test Gazzaniga without danger. Unlike Savinho, differential, with a shot deflected wide. The white-and-reds had all the calm in the world. Even making Betis nervous to rush into decision-making. The feeling of Pellegrini’s men was out of control, both on the scoreboard and on the pitch.
The Betis coach tried to reverse the situation with a triple change: Borja Iglesias, Abde and Altimira for Willian José, Rodri and Marc Roca. Quickly, the ex-Barça player enjoyed a header on the post. But, nothing. Girona stayed ahead. Thanks, in part, to more appearances for Gazzaniga and the defensive work of the whole team. Miguel saved well to thwart Assane’s shot.
Girona had to calm the atmosphere in the last minutes. Giving away his football to a full Benito Villamarín, who didn’t know whether to enjoy football watching the best team in the league live or to be upset that his team was one of the victims. Finally, Pezzella was able to equalize in the last minute by taking advantage of Gazzaniga’s refusal from a dubious corner. Girona have emptied themselves, but this time they couldn’t win. Yes, he extends the streak without losing and remains undefeated at home.
2023-12-21 21:12:14
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