On 22 October one of the matches of the 10th round of the Spanish football championship took place. Girona (Spain) and Almeria (Spain) met.
Spanish Championship, 10th round
Girona (Spain) - Almeria (Spain) - 5:2 (0:0)
Goals: -.
In a thrilling La Liga match, Girona defeated Almeria In a thrilling La Liga match played at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi, Girona claimed an impressive 5-2 victory over Almeria. The match took the spectators on a rollercoaster ride, with a thrilling first half that ended 3-2 and a dominant second half for Girona. The match kicked off with Almeria striker Leo Baptistao creating a furore within the first two minutes. Scoring the first goal of the match, Baptistao showed his skill and determination, setting the tone for a tight contest. However, Almeria continued to prove their attacking prowess and in the 24th minute, Baptistao struck again for a double, putting Almeria in a favourable position. The Girona players rallied, not succumbing to demoralisation, and their persistence paid off. In the 37th minute, Girona's I. Martin scored a goal against Almeria, saving the team from defeat. The last few minutes of the first half were a tense struggle when Girona's A. Dovbik scored two quick goals in the 39th and 43rd minutes. Dovbik scored two quick goals in the 39th and 43rd minutes and Girona took the lead for the first time in the match. Conflicts broke out at the end of the half, resulting in a yellow card for Girona player D. Lopez.
The second half started with the first substitution for Almeria - Chumi was replaced by L. Robertone. Girona also made a tactical substitution, replacing A. Dovbik with K. Stuani in the 67th minute. Stuani. The substitutions energised both teams, but it was Girona who took advantage of the opportunity. In the 71st minute, Girona's Savio increased his team's lead with a perfectly executed goal. Almeria's frustration was evident when Leo Baptistao received a yellow card in the 74th minute. Girona continued to dominate the second half, forcing Almeria to make three strategic substitutions. Just five minutes before the end of the match, Girona's C. Stuani scored another goal, finally sealing his team's victory. To demonstrate the depth and versatility of the game, Girona made two more substitutions in the 86th minute: P. Torre replaced I. Martin. After the final whistle, Girona celebrated a deserved victory over Almeria. Solid teamwork, clinical play and strategic substitutions made it possible to win a convincing 5-2 victory. Almeria showcased some bright moments, but ultimately fell short in their victory over Girona. This thrilling encounter exemplified the spirit of La Liga, with both teams demonstrating their desire to attack and determination to get the win. The fans at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi witnessed a thrilling spectacle and look forward to the next encounter between these formidable teams.
In the next round of fixtures the following matches await the rivals: Girona - Celta, Almeria - Las Palmas.
| Girona | Almeria | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
| 18 | Kicks | 9 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 13 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Kicks from outside the penalty area | 5 |
| 11 | Offences | 14 |
| 9 | Corner | 6 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 67% | Ball possession | 33% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Keeper saves | 3 |
| 615 | Total assists | 297 |
| 551 | Accurate assists | 219 |
| 90% | Accuracy of passes | 74% |