In a thrilling LaLiga clash at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, Girona secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Sevilla on Sunday, extending the hosts’ winless streak to four games. Goals in each half by Ivan Martin and Abel Ruiz propelled Girona to a well-deserved victory, placing them fourth in the LaLiga standings.
Sevilla, desperate for their first win of the season, hosted Girona, a team that had surprised many with their performances last season. Despite playing at home, Sevilla struggled to impose themselves, with Girona dominating possession and creating the better chances. The match saw Girona’s fullback, Miguel Gutierrez, stand out with his dynamic play, while Sevilla’s frustration was evident as they failed to find the back of the net.
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Sevilla vs Girona: Head-to-Head
Going into the match, Sevilla and Girona had faced off multiple times, with Sevilla historically having the upper hand. However, Girona’s recent rise in form posed a significant threat to the Andalusian side, especially given their shaky start to the season. Sevilla was winless in their last three matches, while Girona had shown promise with their possession-based football.
Sevilla vs Girona Lineups
Here is the Sevilla vs Girona lineups today (Sep 1, 2024)
Sevilla (4-2-3-1):
- GK: Ørjan Nyland
- DF: José Ángel Carmona, Loïc Badé, Marcão, Valentín Barco
- MF: Albert Sambi Lokonga, Lucien Agoumé
- AMF: Dodi Lukébakio, Juanlu Sánchez, Chidera Ejuke
- FW: Isaac Romero
Girona (4-3-3):
- GK: Paulo Gazzaniga
- DF: Daley Blind, Alejandro Francés, David López, Miguel Gutiérrez
- MF: Oriol Romeu, Iván Martín, Yangel Herrera
- FW: Bryan Gil, Abel Ruiz, Viktor Tsyhankov
Sevilla vs Girona First Half
The match kicked off with Girona quickly taking control of the game. Sevilla struggled to maintain possession as Girona’s midfield trio, led by Oriol Romeu, dictated the pace. The first clear chance of the game came in the 30th minute when Miguel Gutiérrez unleashed a powerful strike from long range, forcing Sevilla’s goalkeeper, Ørjan Nyland, into a full-stretch save.
Girona’s pressure paid off in the 41st minute. Gutierrez, who had been a constant threat down the left wing, initiated a counter-attack, sprinting past Sevilla’s defense before delivering a pinpoint cross to Ivan Martin, who tapped in from close range to give Girona the lead. Sevilla thought they had equalized just two minutes later through Chidera Ejuke, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review.
The first half ended with Girona leading 1-0, having dominated possession and created the better chances.
Sevilla vs Girona Second Half
Sevilla started the second half with renewed energy, but it was Girona who nearly extended their lead. In the 50th minute, Arnaut Danjuma found himself in a prime position inside the box but could only manage to shoot over the crossbar after a rebound fell kindly to him.
Girona’s second goal came in the 73rd minute after a controversial penalty decision. A handball by Sevilla forward Isaac Romero was spotted by the referee following a VAR review. Abel Ruiz stepped up and coolly converted the penalty, sending Nyland the wrong way and doubling Girona’s lead.
Sevilla tried to mount a comeback in the final stages of the game, but Girona’s defense, marshaled by David López, held firm. Paulo Gazzaniga was called into action several times, making crucial saves to deny Sevilla any hope of a comeback.
Sevilla vs Girona Stats
Here is the Sevilla vs Girona stats tody (Sep 1, 2024)
- Possession: Sevilla 49.4% – 50.6% Girona
- Shots on Goal: Sevilla 5 – 4 Girona
- Shot Attempts: Sevilla 16 – 11 Girona
- Fouls: Sevilla 6 – 14 Girona
- Yellow Cards: Sevilla 3 – 2 Girona
- Red Cards: None
- Corner Kicks: Sevilla 7 – 5 Girona
- Saves: Sevilla 2 – 5 Girona
Sevilla vs Girona Timeline
Here is the Sevilla vs Girona timeline today (Sep 1, 2024)
- 7′ – Isaac Romero (Sevilla) has his shot saved by Paulo Gazzaniga.
- 30′ – Miguel Gutiérrez (Girona) forces Nyland into a save with a powerful long-range strike.
- 41′ – GOAL! Ivan Martin (Girona) scores with a close-range finish after a brilliant run and cross by Miguel Gutiérrez.
- 43′ – Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla) scores, but the goal is ruled out for offside.
- 50′ – Arnaut Danjuma (Girona) misses a close-range effort after a rebound falls to him.
- 68′ – Isaac Romero (Sevilla) concedes a penalty with a handball.
- 73′ – GOAL! Abel Ruiz (Girona) converts the penalty, sending Nyland the wrong way.
- 87′ – Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla) has a shot saved by Paulo Gazzaniga.
- 90’+4′ – Isaac Romero (Sevilla) receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Sevilla vs Girona Result
Sevilla 0 – 2 Girona
Sevilla vs Girona Star Performance of the Match
Miguel Gutiérrez (Girona) – The fullback was instrumental in Girona’s victory, providing the assist for the opening goal and consistently threatening Sevilla’s defense with his runs and crosses.
Girona’s impressive performance at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium saw them secure a well-deserved 2-0 victory over Sevilla. With this win, Girona moved up to fourth in the LaLiga standings, continuing their strong start to the season. Sevilla, on the other hand, remains winless and second from bottom, raising concerns about their form and ability to compete at the top level. The Andalusian side will need to regroup quickly as the pressure mounts on their manager and players to turn their season around.
