Girona fight back to share points with Betis in season opener

Girona fight back to share points with Betis in season opener

Both teams waste several chances for the winner later on during the match.

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Girona players celebrate after Misehouy scores during the La Liga match against Real Betis. (Girona FC/X pic)
SEVILLE:
Girona substitute Gabriel Misehouy struck in the 72nd minute to rescue a 1-1 draw at Real Betis in their opening game of the new La Liga season on Thursday.

Betis started well and opened the scoring in the sixth minute with a bullet header by defender Marc Bartra from a corner.

However, Girona managed to find the equaliser with a close-range finish by 19-year-old Dutch midfielder Misehouy, with both teams wasting several chances for the winner late on.

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