In matchday 20 of La Liga, Girona emerged victorious with a solid 2-0 win against Espanyol. The turning point came just before halftime, as Vanat converted a penalty in the 47th minute, sending the visiting fans into a frenzy. The celebration reached its peak again in the 47th minute of the second half, as he successfully converted another penalty kick.
Vladyslav Vanat was undoubtedly the star of the match, showcasing exceptional skill by scoring both goals, taking four shots, and completing six key passes.
On the other hand, Urko Gonzalez from Espanyol also had a commendable performance, completing 46 successful passes and attempting two shots at goal.
Espanyol’s coach, José González Álvarez, adopted a 4-5-1 formation for the match, featuring Marko Dmitrovic in goal; Omar el Hilali, Fernando Calero, Leandro Cabrera, and Carlos Romero in defense; Urko Gonzalez, Pol Lozano, Tyrhys Dolan, Edu Expósito, and Pere Milla in midfield; and Roberto Fernández up front.
Meanwhile, Girona, under the management of Miguel Sánchez Muñoz, employed a similar 4-5-1 setup, with Paulo Gazzaniga protecting the net; Hugo Rincón, Vitor Reis, Daley Blind, and Álex Moreno forming the defensive line; Arnau Martinez, Iván Martín, Viktor Tsygankov, Thomas Lemar, and Bryan Gil in midfield; and Vladyslav Vanat leading the attack.
Referee Iosu Galech Apezteguía officiated the match, ensuring a smooth flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Espanyol will face Valencia away, while Girona will host Getafe in their next fixture.
This victory sees Girona sitting comfortably in fifth place in the league with 34 points, while Espanyol remains in ninth with 24 points.
Substitutions for Espanyol
45’ 2T – Tyrhys Dolan off for Jofre Carreras
55’ 2T – Edu Expósito off for Ramón Terrats; Omar el Hilali off for Rubén Sánchez
69’ 2T – Pere Milla off for Kike García
Yellow Cards for Espanyol:
44’ 1T – Omar el Hilali (Unsporting behavior)
31’ 2T – Rubén Sánchez (Unsporting behavior)
36’ 2T – Jofre Carreras (Unsporting behavior)
37’ 2T – Antoniu Roca (Unsporting behavior)
44’ 2T – Carlos Romero (Arguing with an opponent)
Substitutions for Girona
72’ 2T – Thomas Lemar off for Yáser Asprilla; Bryan Gil off for Alejandro Francés
81’ 2T – Viktor Tsygankov off for Joel Roca; Pol Lozano off for Antoniu Roca
Yellow Cards for Girona:
30’ 1T – Arnau Martinez (Unsporting behavior)
28’ 2T – Joel Roca (Unsporting behavior)
30’ 2T – Paulo Gazzaniga (Time-wasting)
41’ 2T – Álex Moreno (Unsporting behavior)
44’ 2T – Vladyslav Vanat (Arguing with an opponent)