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Elche thrashes FC Cartagena in a locally dominated match
Elche secured a convincing 3-1 victory over FC Cartagena at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, in a match corresponding to round 28 of the Segunda División. The home side dominated the game, enjoying 73% possession and registering 17 shots on goal, 9 of which were on target.
FC Cartagena took the lead in the 48th minute through a goal by A. Millán, assisted by D. Escriche. However, Elche responded forcefully. G. Valera equalized in the 60th minute, followed by a goal from A. Álvarez in the same minute, although this came after a missed penalty by the same player. A. Álvarez sealed the victory with a third goal for Elche in the 63rd minute, assisted by Josan.
The match was characterized by the discipline of both teams, with two yellow cards apiece. Despite Elche’s overwhelming superiority in possession and goal-scoring opportunities, FC Cartagena showed tenacity until the end.
Substitutions elche: at minute 58 Josan came in and M. Aguado went out., at minute 58 B. Diaby came in and D. Affengruber went out., at minute 72 N. Castro came in and A. Alvarez went out., at minute 72 O. Plano came in and R. Mendoza went out., at minute 88 J. Izquierdo came in and G. Valera went out.
Substitutions fc cartagena: at minute 66 Andy came in and D. Luna went out., at minute 66 Mini came in and J. Machin went out., at minute 72 M. Aguirregabiria came in and J. Delmas went out., at minute 73 S. El Jebari came in and D. Escriche went out., at minute 88 A. Ortuno came in and A. Millan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Elche
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FC Cartagena
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