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Girona knocked out on penalties by fourth-division Logrones in Spanish Cup


Published on 2024-12-04 20:06:03 - Terrence Williams, N@N
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  • Dec 5 (Reuters) - Last year's surprise package Girona were shocked by fourth-division side Logrones on Wednesday as they were knocked out 4-3 on penalties from the Copa del Rey in the second round of the competition thanks to an unlikely hero for the lowly ...

Girona, a high-flying LaLiga team, was unexpectedly knocked out of the Copa del Rey by the fourth-tier side UD Logrones in a penalty shootout on December 5, 2024. Despite Girona's strong performance in the league, they were unable to secure a victory in regular time, leading to a 1-1 draw after extra time. The match was decided in a penalty shootout where Logrones triumphed 5-4, with Girona's Aleix Garcia missing the crucial penalty. This upset marks a significant achievement for Logrones, who managed to overcome a team that had previously defeated top-tier teams like Sevilla and Rayo Vallecano in earlier rounds.

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