Girona 1:4 Arsenal — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Christos Tzolis scored once as Arsenal thrashed Girona 4-1 in a Club Friendly Games fixture, with the result setting up a meeting with Real Betis on 5 August. Arsenal took control early and never really relinquished it, though the scoreline flattered the visitors slightly given Girona’s second‑half revival.

Kai Havertz opened the scoring in the 16th minute from Max Dowman’s assist, and Tzolis doubled the lead on 30 minutes with Riccardo Calafiori providing the pass. Arnau Martínez pulled one back for Girona in the 50th minute via Min‑su Kim, but Dowman restored the two‑goal cushion three minutes later, assisted by Myles Lewis‑Skelly, before Gabriel Jesus completed the rout on 55 minutes from Benjamin White’s delivery. Álex Moreno’s yellow card in the 54th minute did little to stem the tide.

Arsenal edged possession with 52% but both sides managed 11 shots and four corners apiece; the first half told the real story, with the visitors dominating 57% possession and seven shots to Girona’s two, while the home side improved after the break with nine attempts but could not convert. Tzolis was the standout with an 8.5 rating from midfield and his one goal. CheckLive’s model clearly favoured Arsenal and the result confirmed it, though Girona’s late pressure showed the gap was not as wide as the score suggested.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Girona vs Arsenal?

Girona 1-4 Arsenal (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Kai Havertz (16', assist Max Dowman) for Arsenal; Christos Tzolis (30', assist Riccardo Calafiori) for Arsenal; Arnau Martínez (50', assist Min-su Kim) for Girona; Max Dowman (53', assist Myles Lewis-Skelly) for Arsenal; Gabriel Jesus (55', assist Benjamin White) for Arsenal.

Was Arsenal's win deserved?

Yes — Arsenal were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Girona vs Arsenal?

Yellow cards: Álex Moreno (Girona).

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