Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi where Girona FC play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Girona FC and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Serrano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Girona FC and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Serrano.
0.00
0-0Athletic Club Bilbao get the match underway!
6.05
0-0Claude Levet darts forward. Claude Levet threads the ball through to Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Marinos Georgiadis is on top of it.
8.22
0-0Maurizio Mero flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Marquitos controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Marquitos chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga passes the ball forward but Mauricio Kiko is offside!
10.50
Guillermo Leon sees a break and surges forward. Guillermo Leon shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
16.53
1-0Elías Pereyra sees Rafael Romero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Romero whips in a cross ball towards Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Marinos Georgiadis has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.48
1-0Guillermo Marquitos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ahmed Amrani. Ahmed Amrani knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Ritchie. Callum Ritchie makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Antonio Lorenzo is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
25.51
1-0Callum Ritchie takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Carlos Pichichi comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.08
1-0Guillermo Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Brady.
28.20
Claude Levet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon plays the ball forward to Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
30.39
1-0Antonio Lorenzo comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Kiko. The referee brings Antonio Lorenzo to one side and gives him a warning! Mauricio Kiko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.55
John Brady decides to run forward with the ball. John Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Duran. Juan Duran kicks a strong pass forward to Elías Pereyra but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.44
Jakob Spengler knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cabrera. Leonardo Cabrera threads the ball through to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko makes a great pass forward. Guillermo Marquitos runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
38.55
Claus Lundekvam flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Cabrera controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Callum Ritchie collects the pass. Callum Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Amrani but the linesman indicates offside!
40.56
Guillermo Leon flicks a high ball forward to Elías Pereyra who takes it down. Elías Pereyra finds some space and shoots from distance but Marinos Georgiadis is on top of it.
42.01
Antonio Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Otávio Cardoso comfortably collects the pass. Otávio Cardoso threads the ball through to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Spengler.
44.50
Claude Levet knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra puts a great ball through. Rafael Romero runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
1-0Eduardo Castro flicks a high ball forward to Juan Duran who takes it down. Juan Duran sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Girona FC kick off and get the second half underway!
48.46
Callum Ritchie hacks John Brady from behind! Callum Ritchie is warned by the referee! John Brady runs off the knock.
54.29
Otávio Cardoso sees Eduardo Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Castro whips in a cross ball towards Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.59
With intelligent vision, Eduardo Castro plays the ball forward to Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Marinos Georgiadis.
60.31
Carlos Garcia passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon flicks a high pass forward to Elías Pereyra who brings the ball under control. Elías Pereyra tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.42
Maurizio Mero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Spengler. Jakob Spengler threads a neat ball through to Ahmed Amrani. Ahmed Amrani finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
65.18
Jakob Spengler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jakob Spengler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.55
3-0Guillermo Leon barges into Callum Ritchie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Ritchie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.01
Guillermo Leon kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Marinos Georgiadis!
77.18
3-0Girona FC have made 2 substitutions with Kubilay Türkyilmaz replacing Carlos Garcia and Martin Hierro replacing Juan Duran .
83.53
Guillermo Marquitos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Jose Barbosa.
85.33
3-0It's a corner kick. Leonardo Cabrera kicks a low ball out wide. John Brady gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
90.00
Guillermo Leon takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro passes the ball forward to Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Marinos Georgiadis!
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
| Otávio Cardoso 17 Elías Pereyra 54, 60 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Barbosa (GK)
6
2. John Brady (DEF)
7
3. Claude Levet (DEF)
7
4. Antonio Lorenzo (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Garcia (DEF)
6
6. Guillermo Leon (MID)
7
7. Otávio Cardoso (MID)
8
8. Eduardo Castro (MID)
8
9. Juan Duran (ATT)
6
10. Rafael Romero (ATT)
6
11. Elías Pereyra (ATT)
9
12. Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
6
13. Martin Hierro (ATT)
6
14. George Noica (ATT)
0
1. Marinos Georgiadis (GK)
8
2. Carlos Pichichi (DEF)
6
3. Claus Lundekvam (DEF)
6
4. Maurizio Mero (DEF)
6
5. Jakob Spengler (DEF)
6
6. Leonardo Cabrera (MID)
6
7. Guillermo Marquitos (MID)
6
8. Callum Ritchie (MID)
5
9. Ahmed Amrani (ATT)
6
10. Silvio Postiga (ATT)
6
11. Mauricio Kiko (ATT)
6
12. Albert Mendez (DEF)
0
13. Edmundo Ramos (MID)
0
14. Silvio Monteiro (ATT)
0