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Wow, what a match! Girona edged out Mallorca 5-3 in a nail-biting La Liga encounter at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. It was a game of two halves, with both teams showing great fight.
Girona started strong, taking the lead early with a penalty converted by Artem Dovbyk, then quickly adding another goal from Iván Martín. Mallorca, however, fought back with a penalty of their own, scored by Vedat Muriqi. The first half ended with Girona leading 4-1.
The second half was a flurry of substitutions and a tense back-and-forth. Girona added a goal via Sávio, and Mallorca responded with two late goals from Abdón Prats, keeping the tension high right to the final whistle.
Girona dominated possession, controlling 56% of the ball, and outshot Mallorca 23 to 15. The key moments came in the second half. Several changes were made on both sides, and the introduction of key players seemed to energize the game.
Both teams approached the game with different strategies. Girona played a more aggressive style, pressing high and creating many chances. Mallorca played a more cautious game, relying on counter-attacks and set pieces. This tactical difference made for a captivating and unpredictable match. It really showed that anything could happen in this league.
In the end, Girona held on for a hard-fought victory, continuing their excellent form in La Liga. What a game!