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Gazzaniga’s Twin Mistakes and Red Card Cost Girona in LaLiga Opener

Two first-half errors—a botched back-pass followed by a foul resulting in a penalty—led to Gazzaniga’s sending-off; Girona were reduced to ten men, allowing Rayo Vallecano to build a 3-0 cushion.

Paulo Gazzaniga tuvo un debut para el olvido.
Paulo Gazzaniga, el arquero nacido en Murphy.

Overview

  • Gazzaniga misplayed a back pass in the 18th minute, gifting Rayo Vallecano the opener.
  • In the 43rd minute, his failed clearance attempt became a foul that earned a penalty and a straight red card.
  • Rayo Vallecano extended their advantage to 3-0 by halftime, forcing Girona to bring on their substitute goalkeeper.
  • Girona pulled a goal back early in the second half through Joel Roca but were unable to overturn the three-goal deficit.
  • Coach Míchel Sánchez described the errors as costly accidents and urged the squad to refocus ahead of their trip to Villarreal.