Copa Del Rey: Qualifying For Quarter Finals, Girona Sets A Record
Girona showed her best performance when defeating Rayo Vallecano 3-1 in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey at the Municipal de Montilivi Stadium, Thursday, January 18 in the morning WIB. Girona also set a record lolo to the quarter-finals for the first time in five years.
Girona's surprise continues. In the Spanish La Liga competition, Girona temporarily perched at the top of the standings after a 0-0 draw against Almoria. Having a 49th pound, Girona is one point ahead with Real Madrid who are down to second.
Girona has also left Barcelona, who are still stuck in fourth place with 41 points. Barca itself has the same points as Athletic Bilbao.
Girona's success in domestic competition continues in the Copa del Rey. Meeting fellow La Liga teams, Girona had no trouble over Vallecano.
In that match, striker Crithian Stuani scored a brace. He opened Gironistes' win when he scored after using Portu's assist in the 15th minute.
The goal was able to boost the spirit of Girona's players. As a result, only four minutes later, Stuani broke into the opponent's goal from the penalty spot. The score changed to 2-0.
The hosts are increasingly unstoppable. They managed to add more goals before the end of the first half. This time, Dutch national team defender Daley Blind confirmed his 26th minute advantage.
The only goal that minimized Vallecano's defeat was Randy Nteka's 36th minute. All goals were created in the first half. Because there were no more goals in the second half, the 3-1 score lasted until the end of the match.