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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Allianz Arena where TSV 1860 München play Girona FC in this European Champions League game. A crowd of 17,457 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
TSV 1860 München are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girona FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Cortes.


0.00
Girona FC get the match underway!
3.13
Sylvain Riggott darts forward. Sylvain Riggott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
14.12
Rafael Sousa makes a probing pass to David Meidt. David Meidt flicks a high pass forward. John Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Young whips in a cross ball towards James Wright. James Wright flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Patrick Meyer had no chance!! Goal for TSV 1860 München!
21.49
Alfredo Roman threads the ball through to John Young. John Young whips in a cross ball towards Florian Kauder. Florian Kauder connects with a diving header but Patrick Meyer is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
22.53
Alfredo Roman flicks a high pass forward. Florian Kauder controls it well on his chest. Florian Kauder runs straight at the defence! Florian Kauder cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
24.01
Rafael Sousa catches Miguel Pirri on the ankles. The referee brings Rafael Sousa to one side and gives him a warning! Miguel Pirri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.31
Rafael Sousa flicks a high pass forward to Martin Streich who brings the ball under control. Martin Streich passes the ball forward to John Young. John Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.20
Neil Lua-Lua surges forward with the ball. Neil Lua-Lua skips past Martin Streich! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Neil Lua-Lua provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.36
Romero P. Martinez passes the ball forward to Florian Kauder. Florian Kauder knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball strikes Sylvain Riggott's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
37.35
It's a corner kick. Stefan Rohrschneider loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Olaf Jansen reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
39.39
Martin Streich flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Roman controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Roman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Rohrschneider. Stefan Rohrschneider shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
44.41
Romero P. Martinez sees Stefan Rohrschneider in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Rohrschneider finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Patrick Meyer. Excellent save.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. TSV 1860 München have changed their lineup with Domenico Mercuri replacing Martin Streich. Girona FC appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
TSV 1860 München kick off!
47.56
Domenico Mercuri plays the ball forward to David Meidt. David Meidt knocks in a cross ball towards John Young. John Young connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
51.57
Michael Vernazza catches Alfredo Roman on the ankles. The referee warns Michael Vernazza to calm down! Alfredo Roman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.55
Domenico Mercuri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Kauder. Florian Kauder knocks in a cross ball towards John Young. John Young heads the ball goalwards but somehow Patrick Meyer manages to keep it out.
60.56
TSV 1860 München have made a substitution with Hauke Seibert replacing Stefan Rohrschneider .
61.59
James Wright flicks a high pass forward. David Meidt controls it well on his chest. David Meidt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrick Meyer who gathers it comfortably.
67.03
Alfredo Roman advances with the ball. Alfredo Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Kauder. Florian Kauder gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Patrick Meyer easily punches it away to safety.
69.21
David Meidt makes a probing pass to Alfredo Roman. Alfredo Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Patrick Meyer reads it well. Nice save!
72.05
Alfredo Roman sees space and advances. Alfredo Roman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Lorenzo.
75.31
Alfredo Roman passes the ball forward to James Wright. James Wright whips in a cross ball towards Florian Kauder. Florian Kauder connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
77.33
TSV 1860 München have made a substitution with Tomˆs van der Linden replacing Florian Kauder .
79.51
Alfredo Roman threads a neat ball through to Hauke Seibert. Hauke Seibert knocks the ball forward to James Wright. With great vision, James Wright plays the ball forward to Tomˆs van der Linden who has made a great run into the box. Tomˆs van der Linden rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
84.28
Neil Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Riggott. Sylvain Riggott darts forward. Sylvain Riggott kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Carmona but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.34
Olaf Jansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Domenico Mercuri.
89.28
Tomˆs van der Linden decides to run forward with the ball. Tomˆs van der Linden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Lorenzo.
90.00
Stuart Gilchrist flicks a high ball forward to James Wright who takes it down. James Wright flicks the ball to his team mate, John Young. John Young shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 10 vs 0
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.3188405797101 vs 37.6811594202899
Play Area
Home team third: 15.94%, Midfield: 49.28%, Away team third: 34.78%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Patrick Meyer of Girona FC

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Rafael Sousa (DEF)
6
6
5. David Meidt (MID)
6
6. Alfredo Roman (MID)
8
9. John Young (ATT)
7
10. James Wright (ATT)
9
11. Florian Kauder (ATT)
7

6
13. Hauke Seibert (MID)
6

9
6
3. Neil Lua-Lua (DEF)
7
6
6
7
8. Olaf Jansen (MID)
6
9. Yacine Amrani (ATT)
6
11. Miguel Pirri (ATT)
6

12. Eduardo Castro (MID)
0
13. Adolfo Perez (DEF)
0
14. Elías Pereyra (ATT)
0