Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi where Girona FC play host to Málaga. A crowd of 20,329 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Ibanez.
The pitch is in great condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Ibanez.
0.00
0-0Girona FC get the match underway!
6.30
0-1Alberto Caminero plays the ball forward to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Hilgerink. Stefano Hilgerink flicks the ball with his head. Stefano Hilgerink scores for Málaga!!
9.20
0-1Sylvain Riggott barges into Francisco Galadames. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Galadames hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.43
Michael Vernazza darts forward. Michael Vernazza whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.29
1-1With vision, Michael Vernazza plays the ball forward to Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.23
Michael Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Carmona collects the pass. Alejandro Carmona plays a one-two with Miguel Pirri and advances towards the goal... Alejandro Carmona strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
28.19
Octavian Negura hits a low pass to Michael Vernazza. Michael Vernazza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
30.41
Leon Frieser chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames runs straight at the defence! Ernesto Galadames comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.11
Michael Vernazza threads a neat ball through to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
40.02
1-2Alberto Caminero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames shoots from outside the area. Rodolfo Lozano gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
42.43
1-2Jan-Willem Dos Santos makes a probing pass to Stefano Hilgerink. Stefano Hilgerink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Octavian Negura.
44.04
Mauricio Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Michael Vernazza. Michael Vernazza threads a neat ball through to Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Girona FC appear unchanged since the first half. Málaga also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Málaga get the second half underway!
47.33
Michael Vernazza flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Ruiz who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Ruiz threads the ball through to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona makes a looping header on goal. Nigel Newby punches it away to safety.
53.48
Without breaking stride, Mauricio Ruiz plays the ball forward to Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.26
Michael Vernazza flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Riggott. Sylvain Riggott makes a simple pass to Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas rushes past Bautista Figueroa! Some good footwork from Emmanuel Tsoukalas provides some space. He shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Nigel Newby. What a save!
65.58
Mauricio Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona flicks the ball with his head. Nigel Newby didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.12
Jan-Willem Dos Santos knocks the ball forward to Stefano Hilgerink. Stefano Hilgerink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
69.37
2-2Sylvain Riggott hacks Jan-Willem Dos Santos from behind! The referee brings Sylvain Riggott to one side and gives him a warning! Jan-Willem Dos Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.01
Michael Vernazza clumsily knocks into Alberto Caminero. The referee calls over Michael Vernazza and warns him to calm down! Alberto Caminero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.17
Michael Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Riggott controls it well on his chest. Sylvain Riggott makes a simple pass to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Nigel Newby gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
75.37
Alberto Caminero threads a neat ball through to Stefano Hilgerink. Stefano Hilgerink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.13
2-2Málaga have made a substitution with Jose Ramirez replacing Ernesto Galadames .
78.15
Miguel Pirri flicks the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Nigel Newby manages to gather it effortlessly.
81.07
Mauricio Ruiz threads the ball through to Michael Vernazza. Michael Vernazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas plays a quick one-two with Miguel Pirri and rushes in on goal... Emmanuel Tsoukalas comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Nigel Newby has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.18
Octavian Negura knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Perez. Adolfo Perez threads a neat ball through to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri whips in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Nigel Newby had no chance!! Goal for Girona FC!
90.00
Francisco Galadames hacks Mauricio Ruiz from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauricio Ruiz runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for 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)
6
5. Adolfo Perez (DEF)
6
6. Sylvain Riggott (MID)
5
7. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
6
8. Michael Vernazza (MID)
7
9. Emmanuel Tsoukalas (ATT)
9
10. Alejandro Carmona (ATT)
7
11. Miguel Pirri (ATT)
8
12. Tommy Green (DEF)
0
13. Ivone Saudati (GK)
0
14. Oleg Beresford (DEF)
0
1. Nigel Newby (GK)
7
2. Leonardo Hidalgo (DEF)
6
3. Patricio Lozano (DEF)
6
4. Bautista Figueroa (DEF)
6
5. Luis Sanz (MID)
6
6. Alberto Caminero (MID)
6
7. Jan-Willem Dos Santos (MID)
6
8. Leon Frieser (MID)
6
9. Stefano Hilgerink (ATT)
7
10. Francisco Galadames (ATT)
6
11. Ernesto Galadames (ATT)
7
12. Jose Javier Marquitos (DEF)
0
13. Pedro Blanco (MID)
0
14. Jose Ramirez (ATT)
6