He Girona beat Almería 1-0 in the first leg of the playoff semifinals for promotion to Primera thanks to a work of art by Samu saiz and Borja that culminated Cristhian Stuani at the equator of the second half. Francisco's men were better from start to finish and were even able to extend the score further, but they managed to keep a clean sheet.
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The first twenty minutes were clearly dominated by the Girona team, which, as is customary, subdued their rival thanks to their great start with good ball rhythm and good pressure in the opposite field. However, despite being clearly the dominator of the ball, the Girona He failed to translate this superiority into clear actions and only Aday in the 14th minute and a couple of consecutive corners intimidated Almería.
The rojiblancos took their foot off the accelerator for a few minutes and this led to Almería growing with several consecutive arrivals, all with the leading role and name of Darwin Nunez. The effect was relatively short-lived and the Girona he regained control.
In the resumption the Almeria He enjoyed the clearest of the match when just three minutes had been played. Darwin combed for Lazo and he gave in so that César de la Hoz, from the front, fired a dry kick at mid-height that forced Riesgo to stop.
In an encounter with such equality, geniuses are the ones who have to appear to unbalance and in Girona the three wise men, Borja, Samu and Stuani got together to make a work of art and score the first. Borja stung over the defense and Samu, first, yielded so that Stuani easily surpass Sivera.
After the goal, José Gomes's pupils continued to be totally blurred and surpassed by the locals and failed to overcome the solid disposition of the Girona.
Girona, 1: Juan Carlos; Ramalho, Ignasi Miquel, Juanpe, Mojica; Granell, Gumbau, Samu Saiz (Jairo, min.78), Borja García (Gallar, min.90), Aday Benítez (Valery, min.87); and Stuani.
Almeria, 0: Sivera; Costas, Maras, Ozornwafor (Vada, min.60); Balliu, Callejón (Petrovic, min.60), César de la Hoz (Appiah, min.86), Ivan Martos; Lazo, Villalba (Corpas, min.75); and Darwin Núñez.
Goals: 1-0, min.54: Cristhian Stuani
Referee: Iglesias Villanueva (Galician Committee.). He admonished the local Ignasi Miquel (67 ') and the visitors Costas (50') and Petrovic (65 ').
Stadium: Behind closed doors in Montilivi.