Match report

Elche Defeats Girona 1-0 in Segunda División Opener

Girona
Girona
0–1
FT
Elche
Elche
Aug 23, 2020

In a tightly contested match, Elche emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Girona in their Segunda División opener. The decisive moment came in the 96th minute when P. Milla capitalized on Girona's numerical disadvantage to score the only goal of the game. Girona struggled to cope after C. Stuani was sent off in the 61st minute, leading to their defeat.

Key Facts

  • • Girona vs Elche: 0-1
  • • P. Milla scored the only goal in the 96th minute
  • • C. Stuani was sent off in the 61st minute for Girona
  • • Elche had multiple substitutions, including P. Milla and Fidel
  • • Girona's late substitutions were unsuccessful in changing the momentum of the match

Lineups

Girona

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Asier Riesgo (G)
  • 20 Pablo Maffeo (D)
  • 15 Juanpe (D)
  • 2 Ignasi Miquel (D)
  • 3 Johan Mojica (D)
  • 23 Pape Maly Diamanka (M)
  • 6 Alex Granell (M)
  • 11 Aday Benítez (M)
  • 10 Borja Garcia (M)
  • 14 Samu Sáiz (M)
  • 7 Cristhian Stuani (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Juan Carlos
  • 5 Pedro Alcala
  • 4 Jonas Ramalho
  • 18 Santiago Bueno
  • 17 Jordi Calavera
  • 16 Cristian Rivera
  • 24 Gerard Gumbau
  • 34 Valery Fernández
  • 8 Jairo Izquierdo González
  • 19 Jonathan Soriano
  • 9 Joaquín Zeballos
  • 21 Álex Gallar

Elche

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 13 Edgar Badia (G)
  • 5 Gonzalo Verdú (D)
  • 12 Dani Calvo (D)
  • 24 Josema (D)
  • 27 Oscar Regano (M)
  • 10 Iván Sánchez Aguayo (M)
  • 4 Ramon Folch (M)
  • 23 Juan Cruz (M)
  • 7 Nino (F)
  • 22 Jonathas (F)
  • 17 Josan (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Miguel San Roman
  • 35 Ignacio Pastor
  • 2 Tekio
  • 3 Andoni López
  • 6 Manuel Sanchez
  • 16 Fidel
  • 21 Omenuke Mfulu
  • 8 Víctor Rodríguez
  • 11 Pere Milla
  • 20 Dani Escriche
  • 19 Claudio Medina
  • 37 Jony Álamo

Timeline

  1. Elche
    22' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    Jonathas

    Tripping

  2. Elche
    41' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    Iván Sánchez

    Foul

  3. Elche
    46' Elche subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Víctor Rodríguez · On: Josan
  4. Elche
    52' Elche subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Milla · On: Jonathas
  5. Girona
    61' Girona Card · Red Card
    C. Stuani

    Tripping

  6. Elche
    75' Elche subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Fidel · On: Gonzalo Verdú
  7. Elche
    75' Elche subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Escriche · On: Ramón Folch
  8. Elche
    84' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    Víctor Rodríguez

    Tripping

  9. Elche
    85' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    P. Milla

    Fighting

  10. Elche
    90'+3 Elche subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Mfulu · On: Iván Sánchez
  11. Elche
    90'+6 Elche Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Milla · Assist: Fidel
  12. Girona
    90'+8 Girona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Álex Gallar · On: Samuel Sáiz
  13. Girona
    90'+8 Girona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Izquierdo · On: P. Diamanka
  14. Girona
    90'+10 Girona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alcalá · On: Pablo Maffeo

Match Stats

Stat Girona Elche
Fouls 20 15
Pass Accuracy 78% 81%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 10 2
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 367 420
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 1 1
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 286 339
Shots Inside Box 4 1
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The sending off of Girona's C. Stuani in the 61st minute shifted the momentum in favor of Elche, who took advantage of the numerical advantage
  • ▸ Elche's late goal by P. Milla in the 96th minute sealed the win, marking a critical turning point in the match