MADRID: Cristhian Stuani scored in each half as Girona ended Celta Vigo’s unbeaten run in a 3-2 win in La Liga on Monday.

Celta were yet to lose in three league games and could have tied Real Madrid for second place in the standings had they won at the Montilivi Stadium. They won two straight matches including 2-0 at home against Atletico Madrid after opening with a draw against Espanyol.

The second consecutive win for Girona, in their second season in the first division, moved them to sixth in the standings, five points behind leaders Barcelona.

After Stuani opened the scoring midway through the first half, Spain striker Iago Aspas evened the match with a free kick and Girona got back ahead with a goal by Pedro Alcala before halftime.

Stuani added his second early in the second half and Sofiane Boufal netted Celta’s second goal in the final minutes.

The visitors’ Gustavo Cabral was sent off in stoppage time after a dangerous play.

Girona visit Barca next weekend, while third-placed Celta host promoted Valladolid.

Published in Dawn, September 19th, 2018