Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Girona: Stuani strikes in stoppage time to keep survival hopes alive.
The match at Vallecas ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw, with Girona snatching a precious point deep into added time. Substitute Cristhian Stuani headed home from a corner in the 89th minute, leaving the visitors just two points clear of the relegation zone.
Rayo had taken the lead through Unai López in the 86th minute, his shot from the edge of the area deflecting off Alemao and into the net. It looked like the home side would secure all three points, but Girona refused to give up.
Six minutes of stoppage time were added, and with virtually the last kick of the game, Stuani rose highest to nod in from a corner, sparking wild celebrations among the traveling fans. The draw keeps Míchel’s side in the fight for survival, while Rayo will feel frustrated at letting the win slip away.
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