Match report

Girona Secures Victory Over Almeria in Segunda División Opener

Girona
Girona
1–0
FT
Almeria
Almeria
Aug 13, 2020

Girona secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Almeria in their Segunda División opener. The match was characterized by a single decisive goal from Cristhian Stuani and a series of tactical substitutions. Despite Almeria's efforts and two yellow cards, Girona's defense held firm to secure the points.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Girona 1–0 Almeria
  • • Cristhian Stuani scored the only goal of the match in the 54th minute
  • • D. Costas and R. Petrović received yellow cards for Almeria
  • • Ignasi Miquel and J. Mojica were cautioned for Girona
  • • Samuel Sáiz provided the assist for Stuani's goal
  • • Girona made three substitutions, including Borja García late in the game

Lineups

Girona

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Asier Riesgo (G)
  • 4 Jonás Ramalho (D)
  • 15 Juanpe (D)
  • 2 Ignasi Miquel (D)
  • 3 J. Mojica (D)
  • 10 Borja García (M)
  • 14 Samuel Sáiz (M)
  • 11 Aday (M)
  • 6 Álex Granell (M)
  • 24 Gumbau (M)
  • 7 C. Stuani (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Jairo Izquierdo
  • 34 Valery
  • 21 Álex Gallar
  • 16 Christian Rivera
  • 1 Juan Carlos
  • 23 P. Diamanka
  • 17 Jordi Calavera
  • 20 Pablo Maffeo
  • 5 Alcalá
  • 9 J. Zeballos
  • 19 Soriano
  • 18 S. Bueno

Almeria

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Sivera (G)
  • 20 I. Balliu (M)
  • 18 N. Maraš (D)
  • 24 David Costas (D)
  • 3 Iván Martos (M)
  • 22 V. Ozornwafor (D)
  • 6 César de la Hoz (M)
  • 16 José Carlos Lazo (F)
  • 10 Fran Villalba (F)
  • 26 Fran Callejón (M)
  • 21 D. Núñez (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 R. Petrović
  • 23 V. Vada
  • 17 José Corpas
  • 31 A. Appiah
  • 4 Romera
  • 34 Rubén Enri
  • 7 E. Fernández
  • 27 Dani Albiar
  • 36 Barbero
  • 42 Lluis Tarrés
  • 30 Jero Lario

Timeline

  1. Almeria
    51' Almeria Card · Yellow Card
    D. Costas
  2. Girona
    54' Girona Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Stuani · Assist: Samuel Sáiz
  3. Almeria
    60' Almeria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Ozornwafor · On: R. Petrović
  4. Almeria
    60' Almeria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Callejon · On: V. Vada
  5. Almeria
    67' Almeria Card · Yellow Card
    R. Petrović
  6. Girona
    68' Girona Card · Yellow Card
    Ignasi Miquel
  7. Almeria
    75' Almeria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Fran Villalba · On: J. Corpas
  8. Girona
    79' Girona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Samuel Sáiz · On: J. Izquierdo
  9. Almeria
    87' Almeria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: César de la Hoz · On: A. Appiah
  10. Girona
    88' Girona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Aday Benítez · On: Valery
  11. Girona
    89' Girona Card · Yellow Card
    J. Mojica
  12. Girona
    90'+4 Girona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Borja García · On: Álex Gallar

Match Stats

Stat Girona Almeria
Fouls 15 15
Pass Accuracy 86% 80%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 3
Corners 4 0
Total Passes 400 415
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 2 1
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 344 333
Shots Inside Box 5 1
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cristhian Stuani's goal in the 54th minute shifted the momentum in Girona's favor, breaking the deadlock and securing a crucial lead
  • ▸ Almeria's substitutions in the second half, including V. Ozornwafor and Fran Villalba, aimed to regain control but could not overturn the deficit