Girona-Cadiz: Time.news, goals and result

GIRONAMany journalists had already left their posts. They were running towards the press room, located on the other side of Montilivi. If they don’t, they don’t make it to press conferences on time. In other words, the penalty that saved Girona stuck them like this, haggling with the fans who were still left, because some had also left. When everyone thought that the fish were sold and possibly depressed because the fourth defeat in a row would have hurt a lot, a penalty converted by Stuani opened a major breather against Cadiz (1-1)

Imagination is probably the biggest culprit. Anyone could think, seeing the great football performance of Girona in the matches against Betis, Real Sociedad and Atlético de Madrid, that in front of an opponent with apparently less quality, the team would respond in the same way and the thing would be fine Even the fact that Cadiz does not dazzle so much in terms of prestige can lead to complacency and to believe that competing with one less gear will be enough. You forget that in the end you scored zero points, that taking the initiative becomes a mountain for you and that things are never what they seem: if no one sensed the blow, that it was about to be one of the big ones, no one I didn’t imagine the tie.

The point, however, does not clear the picture. Girona couldn’t fail and did it half-heartedly, but it was pointless; with the added emotion of being at a disadvantage from the first minute of the second half, in a lack of defensive concentration that resulted in Álex Fernández’s goal. In the first half, Juan Carlos was already forced to deflect a one-on-one from Sobrino, who was left alone because Javi Hernández allowed it. If with the 0-0 the flavor was not good, with the 0-1 it was sour.

Not playing well, synonymous with scoring

As the game has turned out, Cadiz should have scored more goals if they had luck in their favor. An effectiveness that Girona, except for the penalty, has been far from and has ended up playing roulette, accompanied by some very ugly sensations. Interestingly, they already existed in the last victory and the fact that he is able to score when he is not playing well is a positive factor. We already know the negatives and today it has been added that neither Míchel has planned the duel well nor has there been any positive interventionism to help solve the problems.

The tie, unlike other days, should not be related to good play. He could have scored earlier, because football goes as it goes; although speaking clearly the 1-1 is a gift from heaven. It is unwrapped, accepted and given a kiss of thanks, but let it serve because the affection is not often seen.

• Girona: Juan Carlos, Arnau, Bueno, Bernardo, Javi Hernández (Stuani, 52′), Miguel Gutiérrez (Valery, 87′), Oriol Romeu, Aleix Garcia, Yangel Herrera (Manu Vallejo, 80′), Riquelme (Toni Villa, 80′) and Taty Castellanos. Coach: Míchel Sánchez.
• Cadis: Conan, Iza (Zaldua, 60′), Luis Hernández, Chust, Espino, Alcaraz, San Emeterio (Jose Mari, 59′), Alejo (Juan Cala, 71′), Nephew, Álex Fernández (Brian, 76′) i Negredo (Lozano, 59′). Coach: Sergio Gonzalez.
• Goals: 0-1 Álex Fernández (46′) and 1-1 Stuani, penalty (90+11′)
• Referee: De Burgos Bengoetxea (Basque Committee).
• Yellow cards: Sobrino (5′), San Emeterio (23′), Aleix Garcia (45+1′), Bueno (54′), Alcaraz (62′), Arnau (68′), Taty Castellanos (69′), Stuani (76′) and Espino (90+10′).
• Red cards: None.
• Stadium: Montilivi, 9,927 spectators.