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Vanat’s Backheel Lifts Girona Over Osasuna in Gritty 1-0 Win

The result extended a modest revival that has lifted the Catalan side clear of the drop zone.

Overview

  • Vladyslav Vanat scored in the 44th minute with a backheel finish from Álex Moreno’s low delivery past Sergio Herrera.
  • Girona finished with ten men after a direct red card to Lass Kourouma early in the second half, then survived when Rubén García struck the crossbar on 56 minutes.
  • The victory made it two league wins in a row for Girona and moved them to 21 points at the season’s halfway mark, easing immediate relegation pressure.
  • Head coach Míchel praised his squad’s resolve, saying the team is suffering yet following the right path.
  • Iván Martín was singled out by RPP as the standout performer, completing 74 passes and recording five ball recoveries.