La Liga first half: Martin scores first, Ozurk’s offside goal disallowed, Girona – Sevilla

Key events

In the 42nd minute, after a break from the left by Hill who then passed straight through, Gutierrez broke away from his marker to cross from the byline, with Martin arriving at the far post to push the ball into an empty net, breaking the deadlock for Girona, 1-0!

In the 44th minute, Sanchez played a precise through ball, Ozurk sprinted forward on the left and curled a shot into the far corner, but the referee ruled it offside, leaving Sevilla with nothing to show for their effort, the score remaining 0-1!

Match report

At 1:00 AM on September 2nd, in the 4th round of the 24/25 La Liga season, Sevilla hosted Girona at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium.

In the 7th minute of the first half, Sevilla launched a fluid counterattack, with Sanchez distributing the ball centrally, Romero shooting powerfully from a tight angle, but Gazaniga saved it.

In the 11th minute, Balke’s break and cross from the left ended with a crucial interception by Herrera.

In the 19th minute, after Balke’s pass from the edge of the area, Romero took a touch before unleashing a powerful shot that narrowly missed the post.

In the 30th minute, Gutierrez unleashed a surprise shot from outside the box heading towards the bottom left corner, but Niland made a diving save.

The first half ended with Girona leading 1-0 against Sevilla.

Player lineups

Sevilla starting lineup (4-3-3):

13-Niland; 23-Texeira; 22-Bade; 19-Balke; 32-Camon; 12-Lokonga; 18-Agueme; 26-Sanchez; 11-Lukbakio; 21-Ozurk; 7-Romero;

Substitutes: 1-Fernandez; 33-Abel; 16-Navas; 15-Montiel; 3-Pedrosa; 24-Kouassi; 4-Sarabia; 6-Gudelj; 20-Sow; 27-Muzumbo; 9-Iheanacho; 14-Fernandez;

Girona starting lineup (4-3-3):

13-Gazaniga; 17-Blind; 5-D. Lopez; 3-Gutierrez; 16-Francis; 14-Romeu; 21-Herrera; 23-Martin; 8-Chygyntsev; 9-Ruiz; 20-Hill;

Substitutes: 25-Lopez; 15-Juanpe; 18-Krekic; 4-Martinez; 6-Van de Beek; 10-Asprilla; 27-Misehui; 22-Solis; 7-Stuani; 24-Puerto; 11-Danso; 19-Minovski;