“Victor Sánchez breaks the deadlock for Córdoba, capitalising on sustained pressure that began with a corner and a missed header from Ruben Gonzalez, before Bryan Gil Salvatierra also went close with a left-footed effort.”
Pivotal“Diego Bri doubles Córdoba's lead just before the break, capping a prolonged spell of pressure that saw an offside wave off one attempt and a saved left-footed shot before the ball finally went in.”
Pivotal“A flash-point as Egoitz Muñoz receives a yellow card for an off-the-ball foul, one of nine bookings in a second half that grew increasingly fractious as Girona's frustration mounted.”
“Yáser Asprilla pulls one back for Girona with five minutes remaining, converting after a corner to set up a nervy finale and give the visitors a lifeline they could not ultimately convert.”
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Córdoba
Girona
Outstanding performance
Córdoba•AttackerCórdoba were clinical and composed where Girona were hesitant, striking twice before the break to put the game to bed before the teams even reached the dressing room for the second time. Victor Sánchez got the opener on 12 minutes, capitalising on sustained pressure following a corner, before Diego Bri doubled the advantage in the 37th with a goal built on persistent attacking intent — a left-footed attempt saved earlier in the sequence hinting at the direction of travel. Girona, who dominated possession at 55% and completed more passes with greater accuracy, found themselves undone by Córdoba's efficiency: the hosts created two big chances to Girona's none despite having fewer touches overall. The second half descended into a frenetic affair with eight yellow cards distributed across both sides, but it was Yáser Asprilla who gave Girona hope on 85 minutes, converting from a corner to make it 2-1 and set up a nervy finale. Córdoba held on, and for a seventh-placed side in La Liga 2, this is a result that reinforces their credentials as genuine playoff contenders.
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Yellow card issued to Lass.
Christian Ricardo Stuani receives a yellow card.
Dawda CamaraYellow CardYellow card issued to Dawda Camara Sankhare.
Yellow card shown to Alexandre Moreno Lopera.
Yaser Asprilla takes a left-footed shot and scores.
assist: Arnau Martínez
Goal! Yaser Asprilla scores, making it 2-1.
Juan Gutierrez attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Enol Rodriguez Heres receives a yellow card.
Shot by Alejandro Frances Torrijo with his left foot, but it misses the target.
Corner awarded.
Donny van de Beek comes on for Bryan Gil Salvatierra.
Min-su KimChristian Ricardo Stuani is substituted off for Minsu Kim.
Juan Gutierrez is on, and Jose Alejandro Martin Valeron is off.
Enol Rodriguez comes on, replacing Cristian Carracedo.
Corner awarded.
Shot taken but missed the target.
Yellow card for Damian Caceres Rodriguez.
Yellow card shown to Damian Caceres Rodriguez.
Bryan Gil Salvatierra takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Dani Tasende takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Dani Tasende takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Minsu Kim receives a yellow card.
Damian Caceres Rodriguez is on, and Eder Garcia is off.
On comes Kevin Villodres, off goes Diego Vicente Bri Carrazoni.
Isma Ruiz takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
On comes Lass, off goes Ivan Morante Ruiz.
Yaser Asprilla comes on for Abel Ruiz.
Egoitz MuñozYellow CardYellow card for Egoitz Munoz Larrea.
Percan takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Eder Garcia receives a yellow card.
On comes Percan, off goes Victor Sanchez.
Eder Garcia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Dawda Camara Sankhare attempts a header but misses the shot.
Dawda Camara Sankhare is on, and Izan Gonzalez is off.
The first half ends with a score of 2-0.
Corner awarded.
Diego BriDiego Bri scores with a left-footed shot.
assist: Cristian Carracedo
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
Victor Sanchez attempts a header but misses the shot.
Shot with the left foot is saved.
Offside.
Offside.
Alexandre Moreno Lopera takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Offside.
Victor Sanchez takes a shot with his head and scores a goal.
assist: Diego Bri
Goal! Victor Sanchez scores to make it 1-0.
Bryan Gil Salvatierra takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Ruben Gonzalez takes a header shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Min-su Kim takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Kick-off! The referee is German Cid Camacho.
