Athletic will be scratching their heads as to how they came away from this game with nothing, given the attacking threat they showed throughout. They accumulated 2.59 expected goals (xG) from their 13 shots, albeit those two spot-kicks played a huge part in that total, but come away with an unwanted record as they missed two penalties in a single LaLiga game for the first time this century. That was largely down to Gazzaniga's heroics, though, as he showed his prowess with three saves.
Stuani duly converted the resulting spot-kick to seal all three points for Girona and end a four-match winless run in LaLiga. His crucial penalty in the 99th minute highlights his experience and ability to perform under pressure, marking his sixth goal against Athletic in LaLiga. Girona's victory puts them back in contention just before the international break, showcasing the importance of resilience in their performance.
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