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Elche edges Burgos in a thrilling match
Elche beat Burgos 1-0 in a thrilling match at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero. The only goal of the game came in the 25th minute, scored by R. Mendoza after an assist from J. Salinas.
Elche dominated possession (64%) and created more chances (19 shots, 8 on target), but Burgos defended well and put pressure on the home defence several times.
The first half was marked by Mendoza’s goal and the yellow card received by M. Atienza in the 50th minute. The second half saw a flurry of substitutions on both sides, including the introductions of Mario Gaspar and M. El Ghezouani for Elche, and F. Nino for Burgos.
The game remained tight in the second half, but Elche defended their lead well and kept a clean sheet. In the end, Elche took all three points, leaving Burgos feeling they deserved more.
Match statistics:
* Elche: 64% possession, 19 shots (8 on target, 4 off target), 12 corners, 12 fouls, 2 yellow cards
* Burgos: 36% possession, 5 shots (3 on target, 1 off target), 3 corners, 10 fouls, 2 yellow cards
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Substitutions burgos: at minute 46 Alex came in and D. Gonzalez Ballesteros went out., at minute 46 I. Cordoba came in and I. Forns went out., at minute 46 B. Sanchez came in and Aitor Cordoba went out., at minute 59 I. Morante came in and M. Atienza went out., at minute 73 F. Nino came in and R. Navarro went out.
Substitutions elche: at minute 67 Mario Gaspar came in and R. Nunez went out., at minute 67 M. El Ghezouani came in and A. Alvarez went out., at minute 73 E. Rashani came in and Y. Santiago went out., at minute 79 M. Barzic came in and P. Bigas went out., at minute 79 R. Guti came in and R. Mendoza went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Elche
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