Match report
Sturm Graz Defeats Girona 1–0 in UEFA Champions League Clash
Sturm Graz
1–0
FT
Girona
Nov 27, 2024
Sturm Graz held off a valiant effort from Girona to secure a crucial win in their UEFA Champions League group stage match, thanks to a solitary goal from midfielder M. Biereth in the second half. The victory was hard-fought with both teams displaying solid defensive tactics.
Key Facts
- • Sturm Graz defeated Girona 1–0
- • Goal by M. Biereth at minute 58 for Sturm Graz
- • J. Gazibegovic received a yellow card for an argument with the referee in the first half
- • B. Gil was cautioned for Girona after committing a foul
Lineups
Sturm Graz
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 53 D. Khudyakov (G)
- 22 J. Gazibegović (D)
- 47 E. Aiwu (D)
- 35 N. Geyrhofer (D)
- 24 D. Lavalée (D)
- 8 M. Yalcouyé (M)
- 21 T. Chukwuani (M)
- 15 W. Bøving (M)
- 10 O. Kiteishvili (M)
- 20 S. Jatta (F)
- 18 M. Biereth (F)
Substitutes
- 19 T. Horvat
- 9 E. Yardımcı
- 4 J. Gorenc Stankovič
- 25 S. Hierländer
- 17 E. Karić
- 40 M. Bignetti
- 2 M. Johnston
- 23 A. Malić
- 5 G. Wüthrich
- 43 J. Hödl
- 38 L. Grgić
- 45 C. Wiener-Pucher
Girona
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 P. Gazzaniga (G)
- 16 Alejandro Francés (D)
- 15 Juanpe (D)
- 18 L. Krejčí (D)
- 17 D. Blind (D)
- 14 Oriol Romeu (M)
- 3 Miguel Gutiérrez (M)
- 8 V. Tsyhankov (M)
- 23 Iván Martín (M)
- 20 Bryan Gil (M)
- 19 B. Miovski (F)
Substitutes
- 10 Y. Asprilla
- 11 A. Danjuma
- 7 C. Stuani
- 22 J. Solís
- 9 Abel Ruiz
- 25 Pau López
- 36 Ricard Artero
- 5 David López
- 28 Silvi
- 42 Lucas García
Timeline
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20' Sturm Graz Card · Yellow CardJ. Gazibegovic
Argument
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52' Girona subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Martin · On: Y. Asprilla
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58' Sturm Graz Goal · Normal GoalM. Biereth
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64' Girona Card · Yellow CardB. Gil
Foul
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65' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Yalcouye · On: Tomi Horvat
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65' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Jatta · On: Erencan Yardımcı
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67' Girona subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Blind · On: A. Danjuma
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67' Girona subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Miovski · On: C. Stuani
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73' Girona subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Frances · On: J. E. Solis Romero
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73' Girona subst · Substitution 5Off: V. Tsygankov · On: A. Ruiz
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76' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Biereth · On: Jon Gorenc Stanković
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90' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 4Off: W. Boving · On: S. Hierlander
Match Stats
| Stat | Sturm Graz | Girona |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 89% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 9 |
| Corners | 1 | 10 |
| Total Passes | 294 | 664 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| xG | 1.23 | 1.79 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 31% | 69% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 230 | 588 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 9 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match's momentum shifted at 58 minutes when M. Biereth scored the only goal, giving Sturm Graz the lead and control of the game.
- ▸ Girona made multiple substitutions in quick succession between minute 67 to 73 but couldn't find an equalizer against a resilient Sturm Graz defense.