Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi where Girona FC play host to Barcelona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Girona FC and Barcelona are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Girona FC and Barcelona are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Girona FC get the match underway!
3.16
0-0With a delightful solo run, Edmundo Nieto stretches the opposition's defence. Edmundo Nieto shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Marinus Jansen keeps it out!
8.03
0-0Adolfo Perez knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Emmanuel Tsoukalas comfortably collects the pass. Emmanuel Tsoukalas threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Miguel Pirri provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Magnificent block by Edmundo Nieto!
9.53
0-1Gabriel Velasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Gil. Antonio Gil knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.33
Edmundo Nieto plays the ball forward to Antonio Garrido. Antonio Garrido runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Antonio Garrido shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
18.25
0-1Mauricio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Emmanuel Tsoukalas controls it well on his chest. Emmanuel Tsoukalas flicks a high pass forward. Michael Vernazza controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gabriel Velasco clumsily knocks into Michael Vernazza. Michael Vernazza appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
20.08
0-1Gabriel Velasco threads the ball through to Stanley Eadie. Stanley Eadie flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Prieto who takes it down. Marcos Prieto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.45
0-1Eduardo Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona threads the ball through to Michael Vernazza but he's offside!
36.34
Alejandro Carmona knocks the ball forward to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri makes a simple pass, allowing Emmanuel Tsoukalas to run into the box. Emmanuel Tsoukalas comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
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
Barcelona kick off the second half!
48.34
1-1Gabriel Velasco makes a simple pass to Antonio Gil. Antonio Gil flicks a high pass forward. Joseph-Desire Mbami controls it well on his chest. Joseph-Desire Mbami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.54
Antonio Garrido knocks the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Mbami. Joseph-Desire Mbami whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Garrido. Antonio Garrido flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.12
Albert Caballero makes a simple pass to Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto sees Guillermo Garrido in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Garrido lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Garrido. Antonio Garrido finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.15
Andres Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Ruiz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Girona FC!
83.15
Antonio Gil flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Garrido collects the pass. Guillermo Garrido lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Garrido. Antonio Garrido connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
87.33
Antonio Garrido makes a probing pass to Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto flicks a high ball forward to Joseph-Desire Mbami who takes it down. Joseph-Desire Mbami knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Prieto. Marcos Prieto directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marinus Jansen with no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
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
| Emmanuel Tsoukalas 36, 67 | Marcos Prieto 10, 87 Antonio Garrido 56, 59 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marinus Jansen (GK)
6
2. Marinus Babangida (DEF)
6
3. Leon Upson (DEF)
6
4. Andres Zamora (DEF)
6
5. Adolfo Perez (DEF)
6
6. Michael Vernazza (MID)
6
7. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
7
8. Eduardo Castro (MID)
6
9. Emmanuel Tsoukalas (ATT)
8
10. Alejandro Carmona (ATT)
6
11. Miguel Pirri (ATT)
7
12. Ezequiel Sivori (ATT)
0
13. Yacine Amrani (ATT)
0
14. Hakan Özalan (DEF)
0
1. Emilio Navarrete (GK)
6
2. Edmundo Nieto (DEF)
6
3. Oscar Hernandez (DEF)
6
4. Gabriel Velasco (DEF)
6
5. Albert Caballero (DEF)
6
6. Stanley Eadie (MID)
6
7. Antonio Gil (MID)
6
8. Antonio Garrido (MID)
9
9. Marcos Prieto (ATT)
8
10. Joseph-Desire Mbami (ATT)
7
11. Guillermo Garrido (ATT)
7
12. Vincenzo Janes (MID)
0
13. Jonas Brückner (MID)
0
14. Marek Bak (MID)
0