Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi where Girona FC play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 16,444 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Girona FC and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Girona FC and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the match underway!
10.44
0-0Antonio Lorenzo kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Vernazza. Michael Vernazza makes a probing pass to Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra runs straight at the defence! Elías Pereyra shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Nwankwo Adams!
16.25
0-1Sean Marcon pushes mid-way up the pitch. Sean Marcon takes it forward alone. Sean Marcon knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Hierro. Antonio Hierro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.56
0-1Sean Marcon knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown makes an attacking run forward. Arthur Brown plays a one-two with Fernando Medina and advances towards the goal... Michael Vernazza comes in with a late challenge on Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
24.27
0-1Fernando Medina flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Brown collects the pass. Arthur Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.23
0-1Eduardo Castro threads a neat ball through to Michael Vernazza. Michael Vernazza flicks a high ball forward to Elías Pereyra who takes it down. Elías Pereyra plays a one-two with Eduardo Castro and advances towards the goal... Elías Pereyra side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.15
Sean Marcon sees a break and surges forward. Sean Marcon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Octavian Negura.
33.57
Cesar Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
34.30
Cesar Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Wise. Paolo Wise shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.28
Octavian Negura decides to run forward with the ball. Octavian Negura sees Emmanuel Tsoukalas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emmanuel Tsoukalas whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.24
Mauricio Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona knocks the ball forward, putting Emmanuel Tsoukalas through on goal. Emmanuel Tsoukalas takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Eduardo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Carmona holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Girona FC have changed their lineup with Miguel Pirri replacing Elías Pereyra. Atlético de Madrid appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Girona FC kicking off!
51.56
0-1Miguel Pirri comes in with a late challenge on Andy Elliott. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Elliott runs off the knock.
60.21
Andy Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento knocks the ball forward to Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Nascimento. With a superhuman jump, Eduardo Nascimento connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.41
Sean Marcon sweeps the ball long. Fernando Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.13
Antonio Lorenzo sees Mauricio Ruiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Gento.
69.08
Mauricio Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Adams who gathers it comfortably.
71.28
Michael Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas edges inside the box! Emmanuel Tsoukalas comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Nwankwo Adams is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
79.04
Emmanuel Tsoukalas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.09
Antonio Lorenzo sees space and advances. Antonio Lorenzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romero P. Vidal.
83.57
1-2Andy Elliott clumsily knocks into Miguel Pirri. The referee brings Andy Elliott to one side and gives him a warning! Miguel Pirri runs off the knock.
85.32
Eduardo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Carmona collects the pass. Alejandro Carmona flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pirri. Some silky footwork from Miguel Pirri provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Nwankwo Adams manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Emmanuel Tsoukalas of Girona FC |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rodolfo Lozano (GK)
6
2. Marinus Babangida (DEF)
6
3. Octavian Negura (DEF)
6
4. Antonio Lorenzo (DEF)
7
5. Adolfo Perez (DEF)
6
6. Michael Vernazza (MID)
8
7. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
7
8. Eduardo Castro (MID)
6
9. Emmanuel Tsoukalas (ATT)
9
10. Alejandro Carmona (ATT)
7
11. Elías Pereyra (ATT)
6
12. Miguel Pirri (ATT)
5
13. Richard Mccall (DEF)
0
14. Jacob Redknapp (DEF)
0
1. Nwankwo Adams (GK)
7
2. Romero P. Vidal (DEF)
6
3. Andy Elliott (DEF)
6
4. Martin Gento (DEF)
6
5. Sean Marcon (DEF)
8
6. Eduardo Nascimento (MID)
8
7. Cesar Soares (MID)
7
8. Antonio Hierro (MID)
8
9. Paolo Wise (ATT)
6
10. Arthur Brown (ATT)
7
11. Fernando Medina (ATT)
6
12. Raul Ambrosetti (MID)
0
13. Guillermo Caballero (MID)
0
14. Eduardo Castillo (DEF)
0