Late equilizer from Betis robs Girona of victory

Girona was unable to defeat stubborn Real Betis and finished its last game of 2023 with 1-1 draw on Thursday night.

Girona are held by Real Betis to a 1-1 draw. Real Madrid have a chance to go into the Christmas break top of the league win an away to Alavés tonight. pic.twitter.com/SKf6kHhgqX

— Carol Radull (@CarolRadull) December 21, 2023

The Catalans will rue their fortune as they were leading throughout the majority of the time, but a late equalizer from German Pezzella sunk down broke the visitors’ hearts.

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Betis started the game strongly, creating a handful of opportunities, but Girona were rewarded a penalty and, more or less, against the run of play, they found themselves ahead after a composed finish from Artem Dovbyk.

The No.9 was inches away from giving Girona a 2-0 lead in the early stages of the second half – his shot just wide off the post.

The host started pressing high and their efforts were rewarded in the 88th minute as Pezzella directed an impossible to save volley from a set piece into the back of the net.

The draw leaves Girona on top with 45 points, but they could go second if Real Madrid defeat Deportivo Alaves. Los Blancos will also have 45 points, but will be on top with a better head-to-head score.