Girona FC earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Las Palmas on matchday 22 of La Liga. In the closing stages, Colombian talent Yaser Asprilla secured the win with a stunning goal. This important victory helped Girona climb to seventh place in the standings, reaching 31 points.
Abel Ruiz Gives Girona the Lead
Right from the start, Girona looked sharp and determined. Before long, they found the breakthrough. Abel Ruiz took advantage of a perfect pass from Yangel Herrera and calmly beat Jasper Cillessen with a low shot to make it 1-0.
Soon after, Girona continued to create dangerous chances. Ruiz came close to doubling the lead on multiple occasions. However, Cillessen was up to the task, pulling off key saves to keep his team in the game. The Dutch goalkeeper’s biggest moment came in the 43rd minute when he saved a penalty from Ruiz with an impressive stop.
Las Palmas Responds with Pressure
As the second half began, Las Palmas increased their intensity. Moleiro and Fabio Silva both created promising opportunities. However, despite their best efforts, they couldn’t find the equalizer. Girona’s defense stood strong and denied every attempt.
Then, Girona struck again. In the 79th minute, Yaser Asprilla capitalized on a well-timed cut-back pass. With precision and power, he unleashed a left-footed volley into the bottom corner. This goal sent the home crowd into celebration and seemed to secure the win.
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Late Push from Las Palmas
Despite the setback, Las Palmas refused to give up. Just one minute later, Fabio Silva found the net from a set piece, making it 2-1. Sensing an opportunity to steal a point, Las Palmas pushed forward with everything they had.
In the 84th minute, McBurnie had the best chance to equalize. His shot went just wide of the far post, leaving Girona fans holding their breath. In the end, Girona stayed firm and held on for the win.
Looking Ahead
This victory was a big step forward for Girona. With Asprilla growing in confidence and the team showing resilience, their ambitions for the season remain high. If they keep up this form, Girona could aim for a top finish in LaLiga.
