In a thrilling match at the Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes, Sporting de Gijón overcame Granada with a late winner to claim a 2-1 victory. The game started with a good moment when José Manuel Arnáiz found the goal just two minutes later, taking advantage of a well-timed assist from Jorge Pascual. Granada’s bright start suggested they would dominate, but Sporting de Gijón gradually found their footing, soaking up the pressure and looking to counter effectively.
As the first half wore on, Granada held a slight advantage in possession, but it was Sporting Gijón who hit back just before the break. An unfortunate Diego Hormigo own goal in the second minute of stoppage time leveled the scores at 1-1, swinging the momentum as both teams headed into the break. In the second half, there were a lot of substitutions by both teams, with Sporting de Gijón looking to take advantage of the gaps left by Granada’s attacking intent.
The game reached a dramatic climax in the final moments when Brian Oliván scored in the second minute of added time, assisted by Jonathan Dubasin, sealing the win for Sporting Gijón. This late goal not only secured three points but also showed Gijón’s resilience and ability to capitalize on crucial moments, leaving Granada to reflect on what could have been after a promising start.
