Girona FC secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Elche CF at Montilivi in La Liga on Sunday, halting a two-match losing streak for the home team. Valery's stunning strike in the 25th minute gave Girona the lead, only to be pegged back by Ponce's equalizer in the 73rd minute. The point keeps Girona within touching distance of the European qualification spots, as they remain 7th in the standings.