Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi where Girona FC play Hibernian in this friendly game. A crowd of 9,638 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in good condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Girona FC get the match underway!
8.01
0-0Antonio Lorenzo kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Vernazza. Michael Vernazza threads the ball through to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.13
0-0Sylvain Riggott sees Emmanuel Tsoukalas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emmanuel Tsoukalas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
10.24
0-0Sylvain Riggott brings the ball forward. Sylvain Riggott knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Emmanuel Tsoukalas is offside!
16.39
Showing composure, Micka‘l Castro plays the ball forward to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry shoots from 20 yards. Rodolfo Lozano gets down and covers it.
32.05
Victor Romero makes a simple pass to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis threads a neat ball through to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo deftly passes the ball to Gary Hendry, releasing him through on goal. Gary Hendry rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
33.49
0-1Alex Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Micka‘l Castro. Micka‘l Castro plays a one-two with Gary Hendry and rushes in on goal... Micka‘l Castro cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.08
Micka‘l Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
39.06
Micka‘l Castro threads the ball through to Alex Inglis. Alex Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Girona FC appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hibernian players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian kick off!
47.58
Sylvain Riggott flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Castro who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Castro flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Pirri who brings the ball under control. Miguel Pirri knocks in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas directs the ball goalwards with his head. Craig Hopkin punches it away to safety.
48.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Castro plays the ball forward to Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas plays a scrappy one-two with Alejandro Carmona and stumbles forward towards the goal... Emmanuel Tsoukalas makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Craig Hopkin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.10
Eduardo Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Eduardo Castro finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.47
2-2Girona FC have made 3 substitutions with Elías Pereyra replacing Miguel Pirri, Barket Karembeu replacing Adolfo Perez and Richard Mccall replacing Marinus Babangida .
65.08
2-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
71.05
Richard Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Carmona controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Carmona knocks the ball to his team mate, Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.00
Elena Calvo hits a low pass to Michael Vernazza. Michael Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Carmona collects the pass. Alejandro Carmona knocks the ball forward to Elías Pereyra but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
Richard Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Vernazza. Michael Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Craig Hopkin gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
26.8%
47.9%
25.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Castro of Girona FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rodolfo Lozano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marinus Babangida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Elena Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antonio Lorenzo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adolfo Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Michael Vernazza (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sylvain Riggott (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Castro (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Emmanuel Tsoukalas (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Alejandro Carmona (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Miguel Pirri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Elías Pereyra (ATT) | | 7 |
| 13. | Barket Karembeu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Richard Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Craig Hopkin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jose E. Ganz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Victor Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodrigo Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodolfo Pirri (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alex Inglis (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Micka‘l Castro (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Garry Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gary Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex Matteo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Eric Dehm (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Pirri (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Claudio Herrera (ATT) | 0 | |