Match report

Valencia Defeats Girona 1-0 in La Liga Clash

Girona
Girona
0–1
FT
Valencia
Valencia
May 12, 2018

Valencia narrowly defeated Girona with a single goal from L. Vietto in the 61st minute, sealing their win in a tightly contested La Liga match. Both teams showcased tenacity but it was Valencia who capitalized on their chances to secure the three points.

Key Facts

  • • Valencia secured victory with a goal by L. Vietto in the 61st minute.
  • • Girona had earlier received a yellow card to Pablo Maffeo in the 34th minute.
  • • Valencia's S. Zaza was also shown a yellow card in the 60th minute, shortly before the goal.
  • • Valencia made three substitutions, while Girona made two during the match.

Lineups

Girona

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Y. Bounou (G)
  • 4 Ramalho (D)
  • 2 B. Espinosa (D)
  • 15 Juanpe (D)
  • 3 J. Mojica (M)
  • 25 Pablo Maffeo (M)
  • 24 Borja García (F)
  • 16 Timor (M)
  • 6 Granell (M)
  • 7 C. Stuani (F)
  • 19 A. Lozano (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Aday
  • 14 M. Olunga
  • 10 Eloi Amagat
  • 23 Aleix García
  • 8 Pere Pons
  • 1 Iraizoz
  • 5 Alcalá

Valencia

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Jaume Doménech (G)
  • 4 J. Murillo (D)
  • 21 Martín Montoya (D)
  • 3 Rúben Vezo (D)
  • 15 Toni Lato (D)
  • 7 Gonçalo Guedes (M)
  • 6 N. Maksimović (M)
  • 18 Carlos Soler (M)
  • 9 S. Zaza (F)
  • 8 L. Vietto (F)
  • 20 Ferrán Torres (M)

Substitutes

  • 19 Rodrigo
  • 14 José Gayá
  • 30 Nacho Vidal
  • 22 Santi Mina
  • 5 Gabriel Paulista
  • 13 Neto
  • 27 Gonzalo Villar

Timeline

  1. Valencia
    29' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    C. Soler
  2. Girona
    34' Girona Card · Yellow Card
    Pablo Maffeo
  3. Valencia
    60' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    S. Zaza
  4. Valencia
    61' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Vietto
  5. Girona
    69' Girona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pablo Maffeo · On: Aday Benítez
  6. Valencia
    71' Valencia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Zaza · On: Rodrigo
  7. Girona
    73' Girona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Lozano · On: M. Olunga
  8. Valencia
    76' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    T. Lato
  9. Valencia
    77' Valencia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Torres · On: José Luis Gayà
  10. Girona
    82' Girona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Borja García · On: Eloi Amagat
  11. Valencia
    86' Valencia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Lato · On: N. Vidal
  12. Girona
    90' Girona Card · Yellow Card
    Timor

Match Stats

Stat Girona Valencia
Fouls 16 11
Pass Accuracy 82% 79%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 16 10
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 495 395
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 7 5
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 406 312
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's turning point came when L. Vietto scored for Valencia in the 61st minute, breaking the deadlock and giving Valencia the lead.
  • ▸ Valencia's tactical substitutions towards the end of the match helped them maintain their lead and secure the win.