Elche CF vs. Girona FC (08.11.2022)

In a thrilling encounter on November 8, 2022, Elche CF hosted Girona FC in a match filled with tactical switches and card cautions. The game witnessed an early shift in momentum as Yangel Herrera was introduced for Girona in the 13th minute, signaling a strategic adjustment by the visiting side.

Elche took the lead shortly after when Pol Lirola found the net in the 16th minute, striking a normal goal that energized the home crowd. However, this joy was soon tempered by cautionary discipline, with Toni Villa of Girona picking up a yellow card in the 22nd minute.

The intensity of the match continued to rise, and by the 28th minute, Elche’s Josan also entered the referee's book with a yellow card. The first half's drama culminated in Girona leveling the score thanks to Iván Martín's equalizer in the 39th minute.

The second half saw Elche make an impactful substitution, with Josan being replaced in the 57th minute, followed closely by Raúl Guti taking to the field a minute later. These changes set the stage for what was to come.

Girona seized control in the 66th minute when Valentin Castellanos scored, turning the tide in their favor. The dynamic forward was then subbed off just three minutes later alongside teammate Toni Villa, as Girona looked to consolidate their lead.

Elche's resolve was tested further as Gerard Gumbau received a yellow card in the 70th minute. In an attempt to alter their fortunes, Elche made two more substitutions in the 81st minute, bringing on Clerc and E. Roco as fresh legs.

As the match drew to a close, Girona's Cristhian Stuani and Elche's Diego González both received yellow cards in the 88th minute, adding to the list of players needing to tread carefully. Girona utilized their final two substitutions in the 90th minute, with Valery and Aleix García entering the fray to help see out the match.

The final whistle confirmed Girona's away victory, a result that reflected their resilience and adaptability throughout the contest. Both teams showcased moments of quality and strategy, but it was Girona who emerged on top in this encounter, earning vital points in their campaign.

Lineup Elche CF

Lineup Girona FC

Substitutes Elche CF

Substitutes Girona FC

Elche CF

Elche CF, or Elche Club de Fútbol, is a professional football team based in Elche, a city in the Valencian Community of Spain. Founded on September 28, 1923, the club currently competes in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football, after achieving promotion from the Segunda División at the end of the 2019–20 season.

Girona FC

The club nicknames are Gironistes and Blanquivermells (white and red). Also because the club colours are of course white and red. These colours are represented on the home jerseys by unusual diagonal stripes. This motif is also found in the club crest. The club plays at the Estadi Montilivi, which has a capacity of 14 450 seats. Due to their first participation in La Liga, the stadium was expanded to this capacity in 2017. The required capacity for Spain's top league is at least 15,000 people, so the stadium still has a slight capacity deficit.

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