Marca highlights Valencia’s Georgian goalkeeper as “giant” following game with Real Madrid
In an article titled “Giant Mamardashvili, the hero of Valencia was left without a prize”, the publication noted the goalkeeper had saved his team from a goal by Vinicius in the last minute of the match, taking the game to extra time. Photo: EFE
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The leading Spanish sports outlet Marca on Wednesday highlighted the “excellent” performance of Valencia’s Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili against Real Madrid in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup.
In an article titled “Giant Mamardashvili, the hero of Valencia was left without a prize”, the publication noted the goalkeeper had saved his team from a goal by Vinicius in the last minute of the match, taking the game to extra time.
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— Valencia CF (@valenciacf) January 11, 2023
One of the great protagonists of the clash was Mamardashvili. He showed why he is the goalkeeper whose market value had increased the most in the last year”, the article said.
Real won the semifinal fixture 4-3 in the penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
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