42′
Miguel’s longing for Iñaki’s shot was licking his lips before volleying
41′
Miguel received in the inside areas, opened for Savio and this time the Brazilian could not beat De Marcos, but he was very dangerous every time he started.
39′ MIGUEL TRIED
The Girona full-back recovers in his own half, spots Unai in front and tries from the middle of the field… with no fear of success!!
37′
Savinho tried it against four and lost, although it was a clear sign of the confidence he had
36′
Athletic got it with a good play by Nico, who left two players on the way, who got into the area and had a shot that went in, but he ran into the legs of a defender on the way. A SHAME!!
21:35The recent international for Spain ended up off balance, with his body turned backwards
3. 4′Aleix García is ready!!–
Again Savio does his thing on the left. He took off from the stand, put it at the far post and on the rebound from the penalty spot Aleix García took a moving penalty that went over the crossbar
21:33Every time the ball reaches the left winger of Girona (Savio) or Athletic (Nico) you smell danger. They both have a spark that can’t be stopped
30′ GAZZANIGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
The Argentine goalkeeper provided an assist to Sancet, after great play by Nico Williams
29′
Again Savio dribbled past his opponent, put him in the area and Tsygankov’s shot collided with the Athletic defence.
28′
NO GOAL
21:29Ball into space from Blind to Savinho who dines on a defender and puts it into the small area for his teammate’s shot
27′
So far canceled due to offside
21:28GOOOOOOL FOR GIRONA!!!!!
26′
The game is so hot, there is hardly any time to breathe. WHAT TWO GREAT TEAMS!
25′ Iñaki failed
The Ghana international had a one-on-one situation and also threw the ball in the cross. Fortunately he was offside.
24′
Double chance for Athletic, who after recovering in the other field tried two shots from the front that collided with Gazzaniga
23′
Huge play from Nico down the left, through the middle of the area, past Iñaki and De Marcos flicks it wide.
21:23ATHLETIC READY!!
21′ Gazzaniga is doing well
Nice filtered pass for Sancet who connects with a fantastic right hand and forces the Argentine goalkeeper to intervene
twenty
Athletic are more vertical, with three or four passes they are already looking to reach dangerous areas
21:21Girona found scoring opportunities with changes of orientation with crosses after the far post
17′ UNAI SIMÓN’S PARADISE!
Great crooked play by Girona until they found Tsygankov on the right, whose big cross at the far post found Stuani. The captain’s accurate shot crashed into the wall Simón
21:17Girona is growing in the game, no longer pressured by the lions
15′ GOAL
Change of orientation for Savio’s first intervention, pass to Miguel who reaches the baseline and puts a good cross to Stuani at the far post, but the Uruguayan doesn’t finish well and the header goes over the crossbar
13′
IVÁN MARTÍN HAS A VERY BAD IDEA: the midfielder receives in three quarters, he makes a great dribble and the pass he tries to leave Stuani alone, but Paredes launches himself into the green and cuts like a charm .
Eleven
Athletic settled in the rival field, looking for wings to try to put crosses into the area. This is the way Girona have scored the most goals and the visitors know it.
10′
Girona are struggling to play football, having yet to find a formula to deactivate the pressure from Valverde’s team.
8′
Good opening down the right wing by Iñaki for Sancet, who collides with Miguel Gutierrez who is very quick with crosses at the moment
6′
It was clear to Athletic: every time they got the ball back they threw it deep to either of the two Williams to make a run.
21:07Vesga intercepted an incredible pass to Guruzeta and the forward seemed to be on his own so he pounced. He had time to move forward to shoot, but he chose a shot by throwing himself on the ground and was almost powerless.
4′
THE ONE WITH THE ATHLETIC FEET OF THE GURUCETA
3′
Girona try to get the ball out through Eric and Blind, but Athletic’s pressure makes it difficult to connect with the media
1′
Athletic are coming out to press very high as usual, they are not afraid of Girona’s good moments of form
21:01THE BALL IS ROLLING IN MONTILIVI, GREAT GAME!
20:57We remember the lineups:
Girona: Gazzaniga; Arnau, Eric Garcia, Blind, Miguel; Yangel Herrera, Aleix Garcia, Ivan Martín; Tsygankov, Savinho and Stuani
Athletic: First Simon; De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Lekue; Ruiz de Galarreta, Vesga; Iñaki Williams, Sancet, Nico Williams; Guruzeta
20:52The match is about to start, the players are ready in the locker room tunnel!
20:44In Girona, the recent Spanish international Aleix García will start, who a few days ago made sure that Girona had to be taken into account: ” Thirteen games are not a coincidence, they are a sign that there is something that works and has they are for us to remember. It’s important because we earned it”
20:40At Athletic, Iker Muniain will again be a substitute, with a lesser role than in other seasons. He has not appeared in the starting eleven in the League since losing (3-0) to Anoeta
20:35In Girona they lost it
Toni Villa, Juan Carlos, Borja García, Artero, Joel Roca, Justin and Dovbykall were injured, while Athletic could not participate
Yeray, Yuri and Dani Garciaalso due to injury
20:27Tsygankov, Savinho and Stuani -they have 16 goals and assistants between the three- will be chosen to deconstruct the lions, while the
brothers Williams and Guruzeta -they have 20 goals and assists between them- they will put the ‘gironin’ on a promise
20:21Girona has 34 points, one less than Real Madrid. Michel’s team needed a win to remain sole leaders. Athletic, sixth with 24 points, can overtake Real Sociedad to win and stay four points clear of the Champions League positions. Main match for both squads
20:18In a press conference, the two coaches agreed on the formula to win the game: pressure after a loss and connection with the men at the top. The gunpowder of both can be the key because of the equality of ideas. Both the Catalans and the Basques believe in the project of their coach, something that gives them an extra performance in every match. Leadership continues to be at stake for the locals, while the visitors want to establish themselves in European positions.
20:08The match will be played at the Montilivi Stadium and will be refereed by Melero López, from the Andalusian Committee
20:06The match will have the unexpected absence of Dovbyk, who, according to Girona, is suffering from a muscle problem in his calf.
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20:01Ernesto Valverde's picks: Unai Simón; De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Lekue; Ruiz de Galarreta, Vesga; Iñaki Williams, Sancet, Nico Williams; Guruzeta
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19:59Girona came out with: Gazzaniga; Arnau, Eric Garcia, Blind, Miguel; Yangel Herrera, Aleix Garcia, Ivan Martín; Tsygankov, Savinho and Stuani
19:56WE HAVE CONFIRMED ALIGNMENTS
19:55GOOD EVENING FRIENDS OF THE WORLD OF SPORTS, TODAY 9 PM WE HAVE AN EXCITING GIRONA-ATHLETIK, FIRST AGAINST THE SIXTH CLASSIFIED
match lineup
13
4
3
twenty-one
25
17
8
23
7
14
16
1
18
fifteen
6
3
4
9
16
12
8
Eleven
Municipality of Montilivi
First Simon1
Oscar De Marcos18
Inigo Lekuefifteen
Mikel Vesga6
Dani Vivian3
Aitor Paredes4
Inaki Williams9
Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta16
Gorka Guruzeta12
Oihan Sancet8
Nico WilliamsEleven
Replacements
Julen Agirrezabala13
Alex Padilla26
Imanol García de Albéniz19
Peru Nolaskoain23
Beñat Prados24
Ander Herreratwenty-one
Raul Garcia22
First Gómez30
Alex Berenguer7
Iker Muniain10
Asier Villalibertwenty
Malcolm Adu29
coach
Michel Sanchez
Ernesto Valverde
Source: La Verdad
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