Girona's incredible performance, which continues to lead the La Liga standings, is a consequence of the Catalan club's successful transfer policy. And Viktor Tsygankov and Artem Dovbik are an example of how for a modest sum you can buy players who will help you rise to the top. Players who stand out for their amazing stability and winning character, something that Girona previously lacked to make a qualitative leap forward. This is what Spanish journalists are talking about after another Girona win, this time against Osasuna (4-2), where Artem Dovbik was the main protagonist, but Tsygankov's contribution to the victory was also recognised by the local media.
The Catalan publication is paying more and more attention to Girona in general, as well as Ukrainian players in particular. Artem Dovbik was recognised as the best player of the match against Osasuna. Moreover, Mundo Deportivo journalists in various articles about the club never tired of praising the Ukrainian forward, noting his contribution to the first goal, as well as the amazing character of Dovbik, who with his activity on the field forced the whole team to move and go on the attack.
"The Ukrainian giant actually acted alone in attack in some episodes, but even that was enough to create danger at the other team's goal. And when Tsygankov came on the pitch, we witnessed a Ukrainian party. First, Dovbik himself scored a goal, and then gave a pass to Viktor, who put Girona ahead. Catalan club changes the situation on the field thanks to Ukrainian players. "Girona is impressive again and can enjoy the first place in the standings again. The first place, which is again helped by the Ukrainian duo.
Artem Dovbik has already scored 6 goals in La Liga, which is an impressive result in itself. And if you add 4 assists, it becomes clear how great Dovbik's contribution to Girona's game is.
"The Ukrainian pair formed by Dovbik and Tsygankov played a crucial role in achieving the victory over Osasuna," Sport.es also noted the Ukrainians' crucial role in a difficult away match. Tsygankov got 8 points out of 10, while Dovbik got 9! It was Artem who became the best player of the match according to Sport.es.
"Girona" still hasn't woken up from sleep. At El Sadar, a cursed fiefdom since last year, Michela's men managed to recover from a chaotic start to the second half and neutralise the advantage that Budimir's double gave the hosts. The Rojiblancos earned three valuable points in the match against Osasuna, which temporarily put them in sole possession of the lead.
As usual in recent days, Girona's match was won thanks to several players. Savinho and Ivan Martin left a very good impression, but all the attention was again monopolised by the Ukrainian pair. Dovbik left the game with a goal and two assists, while the exit of Tsygankov, the author of the third goal, changed the game dramatically. With the Ukrainian on the pitch, Girona went from a 1-2 defeat to a 4-2 victory after the final whistle. He scored the third goal, which was the culmination of the kambak. Dovbik, on the other hand, not only scored the second goal that tied the match, but also contributed two assists. He made a key contribution to the team's victory."
"Star Dovbik has become Girona's new hero," the As journalist praises Artem, points out Viktor Tsygankov's important goal, and considers Dovbik to be the player Girona should thank for the win, as the Ukrainian didn't give up even when things were going in Osasuna's favour.
"What a great game we saw, and what a great win for Girona! "Osasuna started very well in the second half. They dominated for most of the second half and managed to take the lead thanks to a great header from Budimir. It looked like Osasuna were going to win the game, but when the visitors equalised, Osasuna fell apart.
"Girona secured the win in exactly the style that leaders win in. They were winning 1-0 and dominating, but then things went wrong. The stellar Dovbik, who has become Girona's new hero, with two assists and a goal was the key to getting back on the winning track. Three golden points that make Girona top of the table as we wait to see how Real Madrid play.
A journalist from Marca gave maximum marks to three players - Budimir from Osasuna, and Garcia and Dovbik from Girona. Viktor Tsygankov also received a good assessment, but still almost all compliments were in favour of Artem.
"The Ukrainian forward continues to be a pillar of the Catalan team, it is already impossible to imagine Girona without him." And in the match against Osasuna, Artem scored another goal, his sixth so far this year, and in addition, gave two goal assists, now adding a total of four assists to his account. Dovbik is showing that he's not just a zone striker, as his physique might suggest, but that he creates play for his teammates, almost always offering the right option or alternative to what Michel wants to see on the pitch. And in record time after landing at Girona at the end of pre-season. In Girona, where almost no one speaks English, where he can normally communicate only with his compatriot and national team partner Viktor Tsygankov, Dovbik almost immediately became a key player, showing that the language of football is universal. Viktor, who also scored from Dovbik's pass, was one of Girona's main heroes not so long ago, but the Ukrainian forward plays so effectively and efficiently that the Catalan club's victories are invariably associated with Dovbik, who does everything to keep Girona in first place in La Liga".
Anton Prokopov