38-year-old striker rescues Girona 'phenomenon'

Girona moved clear of the LaLiga relegation zone thanks to a moment of brilliance from Cristhian Stuani.

Early morning of May 14, in round 36 of La Liga, Girona visited the relegated team Real Valladolid. However, the Catalan team did not have an easy match. Valladolid tried to regain some honor in a terrible season, causing many difficulties for the away team.

As the game wore on, chances became scarce, with both teams struggling to find the decisive pass. For Girona, a draw would be tantamount to a loss, and could leave them struggling in the relegation battle.

Determined to end a seven-game winless streak away from home in La Liga, Girona put their faith in veteran striker Cristhian Stuani. The 38-year-old striker was brought on in the 71st minute, and just 10 minutes later, he did not disappoint his teammates, scoring into an empty net after a chaotic situation in the penalty area.

Born in 1986, Cristhian Stuani is one of the oldest strikers to score in Europe's top five leagues. More impressively, the Girona veteran has scored 10 goals and provided 2 assists in La Liga this season.

ESPN once commented that when mentioning Girona, it is impossible not to mention Stuani. He is the symbol of the team, joining the club since the days when they were not yet owned by CFG (the group that owns Manchester City).

Stuani is the soul of Girona, a hard-working striker who doesn't need many touches to score and is always ready to play for his teammates. He has also witnessed all the ups and downs of the club, from relegation to Champions League participation.

At 38, Stuani is still working hard to rescue Girona in a season full of ups and downs. This victory helps the Catalan club create a gap of 7 points above the relegation zone, almost staying in La Liga next season.

Source: https://znews.vn/tien-dao-38-tuoi-giai-cuu-hien-tuong-girona-post1553125.html