English:
Elche Triumphs Over Castellón in Thrilling Match at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
Elche defeated Castellón 3-1 in a Segunda División match played on March 8th, 2025, at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero. The home side dominated possession (58%) and proved more clinical in front of goal.
Elche opened the scoring with a goal from Álex Álvarez in the 30th minute, assisted by M. Aguado. Seven minutes later, G. Valera extended the lead for the home side, assisted by Josan. Castellón tried to respond, but a goal disallowed for offside by T. van den Belt thwarted their aspirations.
In the second half, J. Donald increased Elche’s lead in the 74th minute, thanks to an assist from G. Valera. Castellón managed to pull one back with a goal from O. Gil in the 77th minute, but a comeback was not forthcoming. The match was marked by its intensity, with 11 fouls committed by Elche and 13 by Castellón. Both teams received one yellow card each. Elche had 9 shots (7 on target), while Castellón had 14 (3 on target). Elche controlled corners with 2, while Castellón had 7. Ultimately, the victory went to Elche, a result reflecting their superior attacking efficiency.
Substitutions castellón: at minute 46 A. Lottin came in and G. Zarfino went out., at minute 66 G. Pastor came in and M. Jojic went out., at minute 78 B. Cipenga came in and R. Sanchez went out., at minute 79 M. Traore came in and A. Mabil went out., at minute 85 N. Markanich came in and I. Suero went out.
Substitutions elche: at minute 61 J. Donald came in and O. Plano went out., at minute 64 N. Castro came in and Josan went out., at minute 64 Pejino came in and M. Aguado went out., at minute 81 J. Izquierdo came in and G. Valera went out., at minute 81 D. Affengruber came in and B. Diaby went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Elche
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Castellón
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