Gimnastic vs FC Andorra

Cano's 9th-minute opener set the tone. Gimnastic, playing their first pre-season match under Xisco Campos, were forced to chase the game from the start. The missed penalty by Cano just before half-time could have been a reprieve, but Andorra remained in control throughout.

Jordi Cano (FC Andorra) — Scored the opener on his first start, won a penalty, and was a constant threat. His movement in behind stretched the Gimnastic defence from the opening minutes.

Pau López (FC Andorra) — A clean sheet on his debut, the goalkeeper was rarely tested but commanded his area well in the 90 minutes he played.

Hugo Solozábal (FC Andorra) — Entered from the bench and sealed the win with a well-taken volley in the 85th minute, showing composure under pressure.

Player of the match: Jordi Cano.

Andorra's 0-2 victory was built on early efficiency — Cano's 9th-minute goal meant they never trailed. The heat and humidity in Tarragona, noted by both AS.com and local reports, made the second half a lower-tempo affair, but Andorra's deeper pre-season fitness (this was their fourth friendly, Gimnastic's first) told in the closing stages. Solozábal's 85th-minute goal was a reminder that rotational depth matters more in pre-season than in competitive fixtures.

FC Andorra remain unbeaten in pre-season under Manso: three wins and one draw from four matches. They return to the Principat to face Europa next, followed by Sabadell, Zaragoza and Huesca before their LaLiga Hypermotion opener at home against Ceuta.

Gimnastic, who had only recently resumed training, play Valencia Mestalla on 27 July and continue their build-up with further friendlies before the competitive season begins.

A professional, controlled performance from a FC Andorra side that looks sharp in pre-season. Gimnastic showed signs of rust in their first outing but will benefit from the minutes. The gap in match sharpness — Andorra's fourth friendly versus Gimnastic's first — was the decisive factor.