Manises, Spain, ESP — Girona twice surrendered the lead before Joel Roca's stoppage-time double rescued a point against Levante in a chaotic LaLiga encounter at Estadi Ciutat de València.
Girona made a blistering start, with Viktor Tsygankov striking in the 3rd minute and Axel Witsel doubling the advantage just two minutes later. The visitors appeared in full control, but Levante mounted a stunning three-goal turnaround before the hour mark. Jon Olasagasti pulled one back in the 43rd minute, then Paco Cortés and Carlos Espí struck in the 49th and 50th minutes respectively to flip the scoreline and send Levante into the lead.
Roca then took matters into his own hands, scoring in the 84th minute to level at 2-2 before completing his brace deep into stoppage time at 90+4' to give Girona the final word.
GOALS:- 3' Viktor Tsygankov - Girona- 5' Axel Witsel - Girona- 43' Jon Olasagasti - Levante- 49' Paco Cortés - Levante- 50' Carlos Espí - Levante- 84' Joel Roca - Girona- 90+4' Joel Roca - Girona
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Levante: Carlos Espí - part of a three-goal second-half surge that briefly gave Levante the lead- Girona: Joel Roca - 2 goals, including a 90+4' equalizer to secure the draw
KEY STAT: Girona controlled 66.8% of possession and outshot Levante 22-14, yet required two stoppage-time goals to avoid defeat.