Girona B youngsters made their official debuts during the club’s Copa del Rey fixture, with several academy prospects earning extended minutes under competitive pressure. Diari de Girona reported that Mauro Furtado and Guillem Badia stepped onto the pitch for the first time in a senior Girona shirt during the cup tie, while teammates Gibert Jordana, Junior Holmes, and Lass Kourouma also featured with reserve squad registration.
Academy Prospects Pass Copa Test
The transition from youth football to the senior ranks went smoothly as the reserve players held their own against lower-tier opposition. Among the debutants and regular youth products, midfielder Lass Kourouma made the most decisive impact by breaking the deadlock. Diari de Girona noted that beyond handling physical midfield duels, the Guinean prospect drove down the right flank past the 20-minute mark to deliver a precise assist for forward Abel Ruiz.
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Jordana and Furtado Drive Play from the Flanks
Defensive flanks saw energetic displays from Gibert Jordana and Mauro Furtado. Jordana, who previously logged 23 minutes during a difficult outing in Ourense last season, played the full match on the right side. Diari de Girona observed that the Catalan full-back maintained defensive concentration and avoided being beaten for pace by opposing wingers. On the opposite side, Furtado contributed heavily to the team’s attacking depth. Although his execution lacked occasional precision, his duels and overlapping runs generated continuous pressure until late in the match, when debutant Guillem Badia replaced him for a little over fifteen minutes.
Junior Holmes Contributes to Clean Sheet
Central defender Junior Holmes added another solid performance after capturing attention during the early weeks of the league campaign. Following a brief two-match absence from senior minutes, the Reus-born center-back returned to competitive action against Cuarte. Diari de Girona reported that Holmes helped anchor the backline alongside Ukrainian goalkeeper Vladyslav Krapyvtsov, securing a clean sheet as the squad advanced in the tournament.
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