Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi where Girona FC play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 18,815 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Cortes.
The pitch is in great condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Cortes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Girona FC kick off!
2.22
0-0Eduardo Castro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eduardo Castro passes the ball forward but Miguel Pirri is offside!
4.23
0-0Eduardo Castro sees a break and surges forward. Eduardo Castro whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri heads the ball goalwards but Emilio Navarrete reads it well. Quality keeping!
6.33
Héctor González Jiménez laces a through ball forward to Albert Caballero. Albert Caballero brings the ball forward. Albert Caballero skips past Michael Vernazza! Some good footwork from Albert Caballero provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
12.27
With great vision, Héctor González Jiménez plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Janes. Vincenzo Janes sees Antonio Gil in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Gil passes the ball forward but Marcos Prieto is offside!
16.53
1-0Antonio Lorenzo brings the ball forward. Antonio Lorenzo sees space and advances. Antonio Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra makes a convincing header. Emilio Navarrete is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.54
Jeroen Stam flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Garrido collects the pass. Guillermo Garrido chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
24.09
Sylvain Riggott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elías Pereyra. With some swift thinking, Elías Pereyra plays the ball forward to Miguel Pirri who has made a great run into the box. Miguel Pirri rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Emilio Navarrete!
27.55
1-0Albert Caballero barges into Emmanuel Tsoukalas. The referee brings Albert Caballero to one side and gives him a warning! Emmanuel Tsoukalas stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.02
Antonio Garrido makes a probing pass to Jeroen Stam. Jeroen Stam brings the ball forward. Jeroen Stam plays a sublime one-two with Antonio Garrido and races in on goal... Jeroen Stam shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.25
Antonio Gil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Rodolfo Lozano manages to gather it effortlessly.
36.39
Marinus Babangida knocks the ball forward to Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra darts forward. Elías Pereyra knocks in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Emmanuel Tsoukalas!
39.30
Gabriel Velasco flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Garrido who brings the ball neatly under control. Guillermo Garrido threads a neat ball through to Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto plays a one-two with Joseph-Desire Mbami and advances towards the goal... Marcos Prieto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Rodolfo Lozano gets down and covers it.
42.45
Gabriel Velasco flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Garrido who takes it down. Guillermo Garrido deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Girona FC appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Barcelona get the second half underway!
55.19
2-2Vincenzo Janes surges forward with the ball. Vincenzo Janes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Garrido. With some swift thinking, Guillermo Garrido plays the ball forward to Marcos Prieto who has made a great run into the box. Marcos Prieto comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
61.28
Elías Pereyra makes a beautiful solo run. Elías Pereyra whips in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
65.46
Emmanuel Tsoukalas makes a simple pass to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri advances inside the box! Miguel Pirri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
69.36
Adolfo Perez flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Castro who takes it down. Eduardo Castro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Castro runs straight at the defence! Eduardo Castro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Emilio Navarrete with no chance!! Goal for Girona FC!
72.53
Jeroen Stam hacks Sylvain Riggott from behind! The referee warns Jeroen Stam to calm down! Sylvain Riggott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.55
Gabriel Velasco passes the ball forward to Antonio Gil. Antonio Gil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rodolfo Lozano with no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
79.25
Sylvain Riggott makes an attacking run forward. Sylvain Riggott lofts in a cross ball towards Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Emilio Navarrete picks it out of the air!
81.31
Marinus Babangida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.22
4-3Barcelona are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
25.6%
46.2%
28.2%
Scorers
| Elías Pereyra 17 Emmanuel Tsoukalas 36 Miguel Pirri 65 Eduardo Castro 69 | Jeroen Stam 30 Guillermo Garrido 42, 76 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Garrido of Barcelona |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rodolfo Lozano (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marinus Babangida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Octavian Negura (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antonio Lorenzo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Adolfo Perez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Sylvain Riggott (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Michael Vernazza (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Castro (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Emmanuel Tsoukalas (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Elías Pereyra (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Miguel Pirri (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Yacine Amrani (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivone Saudati (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tommy Green (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Emilio Navarrete (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Héctor González Jiménez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gabriel Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Albert Caballero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Garrido (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Gil (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vincenzo Janes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jeroen Stam (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Marcos Prieto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joseph-Desire Mbami (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Guillermo Garrido (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Rodolfo Carcedo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gary Johnstone (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Hernandez (DEF) | 0 | |