Girona played this well. They didn't put too much energy into that game and yet they made sure that they are not running into deadlocks during the game and then risk that they get in trouble by the end of the game. They have played this with high efficiency and scored the goals at the right time. Scoring in the first half took away some pressure from them and then scoring in minute 67 put the nail in the coffin for Elche and it was clear that there is no coming back for them.
But Girona allowed Elche too many shots I think. Not too many of those shots were dangerous, but still a lucky shot can always hit and then the game takes on a new dynamic. They should improve their ball control game a bit.
I love the goal scored by Daley Blind in that game, the runs for the goal really made me smile good whenever I get to think about that one.
It's indeed a good way to start up the new year, they're now having back to back wins from the La Liga Competition down the the Copa del Rey Competition.
Elche did not do completely poor during that game try to fight for what they want.
Girona will be at home once again against Almeria, this is another game they're definitely going to win. Give Xavi Hernandez the break he deserves, he will do well. A lot of issues facing that club.
The Daley Blind goal was incredible, but I wonder how many people understand that the goal scored by Nunez was extremely difficult to score. The leg work and the coordination and then that finish? My god I think if someone understands soccer well enough, it is out of the question that this goal was top notch. The timing of the goal, the position where he hit the ball and then how it went down behind the goalkeeper and hit the triangle of the goal. That was just impressive and can't be praised enough. In my opinion, if a player is under such pressure and has so many players around him, coming up with that move is world class.