On 20 August one of the matches of the 2nd round of the Spanish football championship took place. Girona (Spain) and Getafe (Spain) met.
Spanish Championship, 2nd round
Girona (Spain) - Getafe (Spain) - 3:0 ( 1:0)
Goals: Herrera (12), Stuani (56), Stuani (65)
Warnings: J. Latasa (7), Majoral (28), Stefan Mitrović (29), J. Bordalas Jimenez (30), Paulo Gazzaniga (45+3), Genet (50), Ivan Martin (62), Duarte (90+3).
Girona score a dominant win over Getafe in La Liga match In a thrilling La Liga encounter, Girona scored a dominant win over Getafe at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. With the score 1-0 at half-time and 3-0 in regulation time, Girona showed their skills on the pitch and made their opponents fight for the win. At the beginning of the game, both teams showed their thirst for victory. However, as early as the 7th minute, Getafe player J. Latasa was sent off after receiving a yellow card. The early suspension set the tone for a physically tense match. In the 12th minute, Girona struck the first blow on J. Herrera's goal. The team seized the initiative and began to put pressure on their opponents, leaving Getafe searching for an equaliser. In the 28th minute Getafe received a yellow card B. Majoral, which further increased the score. Majoral, which further complicated his attempts to regain control of the game. The team's frustration continued when S. Mitrovic and J. Bordalas Jimenez were also quickly yellow-carded, with their names entered into the referee's book in the 29th and 30th minutes. Just before the break, Girona's P. Gazzaniga joined the number of players receiving yellow cards, maintaining the aggressive nature of the match. Throughout the first half, both teams fought fiercely for an advantage in the score, which led to plenty of physical clashes. At the start of the second half, Getafe's Genet received a yellow card in the 50th minute. However, Girona continued to dominate the match. In the 56th minute, K. Stuani increased the team's lead with a superb goal, which delighted the fans. In the 59th minute Getafe tried to turn the tide of the match by making two substitutions.
S. Mitrovic came on in place of Porto, and B. Majoral was replaced by K. Lozano. Lozano. However, the intensity of Girona's game did not diminish. In the 62nd minute I. Martin received a yellow card, demonstrating the persistence and competitiveness shown throughout the match. In the 65th minute, K. Stuani once again demonstrated his accuracy and skill in the Girona goal. Left in the minority, Getafe were stunned and looking for answers. Both teams made further substitutions to inject fresh energy into their line-ups. In the 66th minute K. Alena came on in place of S. Garcia for Getafe, and in the 71st minute A. Dovbyk came on in place of K. Stuani for Girona. Girona continued to show their depth, making two more substitutions in the 72nd and 84th minutes. Savio replaced Valeri, and I. Martin came on in place of P. Torre. These substitutions allowed Girona to maintain the intensity of the game and not stop there. Despite the mounting pressure, Getafe failed to score a single goal, and in the final minutes of the game both teams made their final substitutions. D. Suarez came on in place of G. Rivera in the 88th minute, and A. Martinez came on in place of Bernardo in the 90th minute. In addition, J. Herrera was replaced by S. Klua Oya. Klua Oya. The final whistle sounded as Girona won a confident victory. This match was a testament to Girona's strong play and their ability to maintain a high level of play. On the other hand, Getafe failed to capitalise on their chances and will be looking to bounce back from this defeat. With their confident performance, Girona proved that they are a force to be reckoned with in La Liga. The fans left the stadium in a state of euphoria, looking forward to future battles of the team, which continues to gain momentum in the championship.
In the next round of matches await the rivals: Sevilla - Girona, Getafe - Alaves.
| Girona | Getafe | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
| 7 | Kicks | 9 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 5 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
| 2 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 4 |
| 11 | Offences | 20 |
| 3 | Corners | 2 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 65% | Ball possession | 35% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 3 |
| 522 | Total assists | 262 |
| 453 | Accurate assists | 182 |
| 87% | Accuracy of passes | 69% |