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A penalty ends Girona’s opener in Valencia (1-0)

VALENCIA (SPECIAL SENDER)It was a shame, Valery’s penalty on the edge of the break. Soler’s goal wasn’t unfair, because Girona had been crying out for a break for minutes, but it wasn’t necessary either. He had time to turn it around, with the uproar that arose with the expulsion of Cömert and almost the entire second half in front. But there was no way. Of course, the defeat in Valencia (1-0) is very dignified and should serve to strengthen the confidence of a team that will have to do self-criticism, because scoring was within reach, but at the same time it must stay with the good things, that there were many and the year is long.

The multitude of families, couples, groups of friends and fans from the regions of Girona who came to Valencia were very excited to see their Girona in Primera, more than three years later. They deserved it, with everything they had to suffer. Emotions aside, it wasn’t enough for them to be there: they wanted to win. Míchel’s team proved to maintain the identity that took him to Primera, especially at the beginning. The structure was the basis of last year, of up to seven men; Couto, David López, Riquelme and Taty Castellanos added effort and quality. Half a dozen signings have yet to arrive, but the Girona team is already clear on the concepts they will live with throughout the course. And from what was seen in Mestalla, added to the obvious room for improvement, things look good.

Girona did not let go completely, or could not do so, that life in Primera is not so easy. Offensively, the mobility of Castellanos and the details of Riquelme had no malice. The strategy was the most dangerous weapon, with a cross that neither David López, who had become a leader from the first day, nor the two forwards could reach. The match had just started and it would have been too beautiful. In their own area, Girona did not suffer excessively, although over time the Valencian avalanche was so important that at times the team seemed to be drowning. It wasn’t a lie, because the penalty was the consequence.

The people of Girona draw the tie

Accustomed to embrace the epic in the two qualifiers of play-off overcome a couple of months ago, Míchel used the Stuani letter, which shared minutes with Castellanos for the first time. The Uruguayan had the equalizer only to leave, but he did not reach an assist from Juanpe. Girona had emboldened thanks to the superiority: Aleix tried again and Mamardashvili’s response was full of reflexes. In Valencia, by the way, Nico had minutes, having just landed.

The legs were not completely fresh and Valencia’s performance made it impossible for the Catalans to score any points. The most important thing, however, is that Girona showed the team it has always wanted to be: brave, daring and for moments – too few – uncomplicated. Because no one is deceived, Mestalla is not their League.

  • Valencia: Mamardashvili, Thierry, Cömert, Diakhaby, Vazquez (Lato, 73′), Hugo, Soler (Foulquier, 63′), Musah, Castillejo (Nico, 73′), Lino (Maxi, 74′) and Hugo Duro (Mosquera). , 53′). Coach: Gattuso.
  • Girona: Juan Carlos, Yan Couto (Arnau, 82′), Bueno, David López (Stuani, 62′), Juanpe, Valery (Miguel, 62′), Aleix Garcia, Terrats (Yangel Herrera, 74′), Riquelme, Samu Saiz (Ureña, 61′) and Taty Castellanos. Coach: Michel.
  • Goals: 1-0 Soler, penalty (45+1′).
  • Referee: Figueroa Vázquez (Andalusian Committee).
  • Yellow cards: Yan Couto (14′), Samu Saiz (44′), Valery (45′), Thierry (56′), Gattuso (57′) and Vázquez (69′).
  • Red cards: Cömert (52′).
  • Stadium: Mestalla, 39,359 spectators.

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