As the 2025/26 season inches closer, pre-season friendlies have taken center stage, and Kenyan football fans were treated to a sizzling showdown between Girona and Wolves. The Catalan side secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Premier League club in a match filled with intensity, tactical switches, and late drama.
🔥 Match Summary
Despite a goalless first half, the second half burst into life with Girona netting twice before Wolves pulled one back. The game featured multiple substitutions, allowing both teams to test their depth and shape ahead of the upcoming season.
🧤 First Half: Tight and Tactical (0 – 0)
The first half saw both teams sizing each other up. Wolves, led by their Portuguese core, looked compact, while Girona focused on building from the back with short passes and width play. Neither side managed to find the back of the net, with most of the action concentrated in midfield.
Notable Events:
- Solid defensive play from both sides.
- No major threats on goal.
⚽ Second Half: Goals Galore & Tactical Twists (2 – 1)
The second half told a different story. Girona made early substitutions, bringing on experienced striker Cristhian Stuani and Miovski. The switch paid off immediately.
51′ – 1-0: Yangel Herrera
Girona’s midfield dynamo, Herrera, opened the scoring with a well-placed strike following a build-up from the left wing.
56′ – 2-0: Javi Roca
Moments later, Javi Roca doubled the lead, catching the Wolves defense flat-footed with a clinical finish.
Wolves responded with a raft of changes, including Matt Doherty, Hwang Hee-Chan, and Kalajdzic. The game shifted again.
78′ – 2-1: Santiago Arias
The Colombian international pulled one back for Wolves, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to tap home a rebound.
Despite late pressure from the English side, Girona held on to their slender lead.
📋 Full Lineup Changes and Key Substitutions
Girona Substitutions:
- 46’: Stuani & Miovski IN
- 58’: Portu, Rincon, Yaakobishvili IN
- 64’: Bellegarde, Arias IN
- 83’: Ba, Jastin IN
- 90’: Kourouma, Lemar IN
Wolves Substitutions:
- 46’: Johnstone for Sa
- 64’: Doherty, Mosquera, Bueno H., Arias, Bellegarde IN
- 81’: Pedro Lima, Hwang, Kalajdzic IN
🎯 Man of the Match
Yangel Herrera – Dominated midfield and opened the scoring. His composure and creativity made a huge impact.
🏆 Final Score
Girona 2 – 1 Wolves
Goalscorers:
- Girona: Herrera (51’), Roca (56’)
- Wolves: Arias (78’)
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