Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi where Girona FC play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 18,313 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Serrano.
The pitch is in good condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Serrano.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the first half underway!
3.35
0-0Mamadou El Idrisi threads a neat ball through to Mauro Carbonari. Mauro Carbonari knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
6.31
0-0Oliver Lindemann flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Roman who takes it down. Adolfo Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Marinus Jansen. Excellent save.
8.25
Eduardo Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri whips in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Tsoukalas. With a superhuman jump, Emmanuel Tsoukalas connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Joonas Lidstrom is on top of it.
9.51
Mauro Carbonari chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Joonas Lidstrom manages to keep it out.
15.21
1-0Adolfo Perez passes the ball forward to Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro makes a probing pass to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri plays a one-two with Alejandro Carmona and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Miguel Pirri provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.29
Michael Vernazza sees space and advances. Michael Vernazza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
24.08
Mauro Carbonari threads the ball through to Marinus Babangida. Marinus Babangida surges forward with the ball. Marinus Babangida shoots from long range but it flies wide!
27.04
1-0Stuart Strachan catches Emmanuel Tsoukalas on the ankles. The referee calls over Stuart Strachan and shows him a yellow card! Emmanuel Tsoukalas stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.13
Mauro Carbonari flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Joonas Lidstrom manages to gather it easily.
33.40
Leon Upson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona skips past Stuart Strachan! Alejandro Carmona comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Joonas Lidstrom has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.51
Michael Vernazza threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri makes a looping header on goal but somehow Joonas Lidstrom manages to keep it out.
44.38
Mauro Carbonari makes a simple pass to Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Girona FC kick off!
47.10
3-0Girona FC are in full control of this game.
48.54
Nicholas Craddock decides to run forward with the ball. Nicholas Craddock flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.33
Eduardo Castro comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Strachan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Strachan runs off the knock.
53.08
3-1Bakary Netzer flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Rubil collects the pass. Thomas Rubil knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Castro.
59.47
3-1Adolfo Perez catches Tomas Alves on the ankles. The referee warns Adolfo Perez to calm down! Tomas Alves stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.03
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
61.00
Nicholas Craddock chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Hanssen. Linus Hanssen makes a simple pass to Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.19
Michael Vernazza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauro Carbonari. Mauro Carbonari flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Carmona collects the pass. Alejandro Carmona plays a scrappy one-two with Emmanuel Tsoukalas and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alejandro Carmona comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Joonas Lidstrom had no chance!! Goal for Girona FC!
69.21
4-2Marinus Babangida pushes up the pitch. Marinus Babangida makes a probing pass to Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas threads the ball through to Miguel Pirri but he's offside!
71.36
Steffen Streich knocks the ball forward to Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinus Jansen who gathers it comfortably.
73.55
Eduardo Castro receives the ball from a throw-in from Mamadou El Idrisi. Eduardo Castro threads a neat ball through to Mauro Carbonari. Mauro Carbonari flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Carmona holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Carmona passes the ball forward but Miguel Pirri is offside!
77.41
Oliver Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Rubil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Rubil lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves beats his man to it with a header. Marinus Jansen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.42
Leon Upson sees a break and surges forward. Leon Upson makes a probing pass to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.37
Mauro Carbonari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
85.59
Mamadou El Idrisi threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Perez. Adolfo Perez flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Carmona controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Carmona shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
87.40
Bakary Netzer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Streich. Steffen Streich flicks a high ball forward to Tomas Alves who takes it down. Tomas Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mamadou El Idrisi.
90.00
Michael Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Marinus Babangida controls it well on his chest. Marinus Babangida hits a low pass to Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Joonas Lidstrom!
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
| Miguel Pirri 15 Alejandro Carmona 33, 65 Emmanuel Tsoukalas 44 | Adolfo Roman 49 Tomas Alves 61, 77 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marinus Jansen (GK)
6
2. Marinus Babangida (DEF)
6
3. Leon Upson (DEF)
6
4. Mamadou El Idrisi (DEF)
6
5. Adolfo Perez (DEF)
6
6. Michael Vernazza (MID)
6
7. Mauro Carbonari (MID)
7
8. Eduardo Castro (MID)
6
9. Emmanuel Tsoukalas (ATT)
8
10. Alejandro Carmona (ATT)
9
11. Miguel Pirri (ATT)
7
12. Ezequiel Sivori (ATT)
0
13. Sylvain Riggott (MID)
0
14. Andres Zamora (DEF)
0
1. Joonas Lidstrom (GK)
7
2. Stuart Strachan (DEF)
6
3. Bakary Netzer (DEF)
6
4. Nicholas Craddock (DEF)
6
5. Ali Pignol (MID)
6
6. Oliver Lindemann (MID)
6
7. Steffen Streich (MID)
6
8. Linus Hanssen (MID)
6
9. Tomas Alves (ATT)
9
10. Thomas Rubil (ATT)
6
11. Adolfo Roman (ATT)
7
12. Pedro Ferrer (DEF)
0
13. Julian Pichichi (MID)
0
14. Gregorio Blanco (ATT)
0