Girona lost the lead in the final minutes of the match against Betis

In the 18th round of La Liga, the league leaders Girona traveled to face Betis on Thursday, December 21.

In the first half, the visitors had more possession, but neither team created significant goal-scoring opportunities. In the 39th minute, Girona earned a penalty, which was confidently converted by Artem Dovbyk. The teams went into halftime with Girona holding a minimal lead.

The second half saw no significant changes in the game dynamics. Betis had more shots towards the goal and controlled the pitch. Towards the end of the match, the hosts managed to create a moment that secured them a draw. In the 88th minute, Hermann Pessellia scored a goal, leveling the score in the match.

The game ended in a 1-1 draw, and Girona maintains its position at the top of La Liga, with 45 points after 18 matches.

La Liga. Matchday 18

Betis - Girona - 1: 1
Goals: 0: 1 - 39 Dovbyk, 1: 1 - 88 Pessella