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La Liga: Gazzaniga saves three penalties from different players to inspire a dramatic Girona victory over Athletic Bilbao


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Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga delivered a masterclass in penalty saves, as his side edged out Athletic Bilbao 2-1 in an entertaining La Liga encounter on Sunday.

In an eventful match that saw Gazzaniga save not one, but two penalties ā€“ plus a retaken effort ā€“ it was Cristhian Stuaniā€™s stoppage-time spot-kick that ultimately secured victory for the hosts.

Paulo Gazzaniga saves Ander Herrera’s penalty in Girona’s La Liga victory over Athletic Bilbao. (Image: X.com/CBS Sports Golazo)

Athletic Bilbao had multiple chances to take the lead from 12 yards, but Gazzaniga was a fortress in goal. Alex Berenguerā€™s first-half penalty lacked power and precision, allowing the Argentine to dive left and make an easy save.

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Bilbaoā€™s penalty troubles only worsened after the break when Inaki Williams saw his chipped effort effortlessly gathered by Gazzaniga. VAR, however, intervened, ruling the goalkeeper’s feet had left the line, forcing a retake.

The pressure shifted to Ander Herrera, who stepped up for the retaken penalty. Yet, Gazzaniga was again equal to the task, diving to deny the former Manchester United man, sending the home crowd into raptures.

Social media lit up after Gazzanigaā€™s heroics, with fans praising the goalkeeperā€™s reflexes. Critics, however, didnā€™t hold back, branding the three penalties ā€œsome of the worst ever seenā€ in La Liga.

Former Tottenham goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga saved three penalties from three different players when Girona faced Athletic Bilbao in La Liga. (Image: tribuna.com)

Girona capitalised on Bilbaoā€™s missed opportunities swiftly. Colombian midfielder Yaser Asprilla opened the scoring with a curling cross-shot into the bottom corner, punishing Berenguerā€™s earlier miss.

Bilbao responded almost immediately, with Oihan Sancet leveling just two minutes later to keep the contest alive. Despite their efforts, it was Girona who had the final say deep into stoppage time.

With the game tied at 1-1, the hosts were awarded a penalty in the 99th minute. Stuani held his nerve to dispatch the spot-kick, ending Gironaā€™s four-game winless streak and securing a dramatic victory.

Girona now sit in 11th place, while Bilbaoā€™s frustrating evening leaves them fifth in the LaLiga standings.


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