Munoz winner sees Las Palmas shock Girona
Girona suffered a 1-0 defeat at lowly Las Palmas as a first-half goal from Alex Munoz proved decisive in LaLiga.
Munoz put Las Palmas ahead three minutes before the break with a first-time strike, capitalising on a cross that sailed over the box to find him unmarked.
The visitors showed little urgency in chasing an equaliser, allowing Las Palmas to control most of the match with the home side coming close to doubling its lead.
Girona saw its substitute goalkeeper Juan Carlos sent off from the bench in the 74th minute for abusive language, with its team also awarded a further five yellow cards.
As the clock ran down, Girona intensified its efforts to find a leveller, but momentum was disrupted by injury stoppages, and Las Palmas secured the victory.
After defying expectations to finish third last season, Girona now sits 13th with 12 points, while Las Palmas is just outside the relegation zone in 17th with nine.
Prior to facing Girona, Las Palmas had not won any of its past 12 home games in La Liga, its longest winless run at home in the top flight.
It had a similarly poor record against Girona. At home, Las Palmas had not won any of ist past five games in all competitions against this opponent.
Defeat ends Girona coach Michel's unbeaten streak against Las Palmas. He had previously faced it six times in all competitions without losing.
