Match Summary
Alaves and Girona battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their La Liga match at Estadio Mendizorroza on Monday, with Lucas Boyé netting a pair of goals for the hosts. This result marks Alaves’ second consecutive draw, which has allowed them to maintain a cushion of three points above the relegation zone. Girona, on the other hand, stands slightly better in the table, positioned in 11th place—just three points ahead of Alaves, reflecting the tight competition in the league where only six points separate them from Mallorca, who occupy the last relegation slot.
Key Moments
The home team took an early lead within the first five minutes, capitalizing on a mistake from Girona’s goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga when he misjudged a low cross from Yusi. Boyé was quick to react, tapping the ball into the net from close range. However, Girona responded vigorously and equalized right before half-time with a clever glancing header from Axel Witsel, which Vladyslav Vanat helped into the net.
In the 73rd minute, Girona claimed their first lead of the match thanks to a brilliant reverse pass from Azzedine Ounahi that cut through the Alaves defense. Viktor Tsygankov showed skill and composure by rounding the keeper and placing it into the unguarded goal. Nevertheless, Boyé ensured a share of the points for Alaves, scoring a header just a minute before the final whistle.
Player Reflections
Reflecting on the match, Boyé expressed disappointment at not securing all three points, emphasizing the importance of achieving victories at home, particularly against teams battling relegation. “We’re frustrated by the draw and by not getting all three points,” he stated, underlining the critical nature of upcoming matches in their fight to avoid relegation.
