Albacete edges out Elche in a dominant visitor performance
Albacete secured a crucial home victory over Elche by 1-0 in a match dominated by the visitors, but ultimately decided by Fidel’s solitary goal in the 52nd minute.
The encounter began with Elche taking control of possession and creating several dangerous chances. However, Albacete’s defense stood strong and managed to keep the score level during the first half.
In the second half, Albacete found the winning goal through Fidel, who capitalized on a pass from J. Garcia to finish with precision. Following the goal, Albacete managed to control the match better, and despite Elche’s continued pursuit of an equalizer, they failed to produce any clear scoring opportunities.
The match was marked by Elche’s dominance, holding 79% possession and registering 14 shots, though only 3 of them on target. Albacete, meanwhile, proved more efficient, with 8 shots, 2 on goal, and a single strike finding the back of the net.
Albacete will next face their opponents away from home, while Elche will host their next rivals at their stadium.
Substitutions albacete: at minute 62 J. Rueda came in and A. Rodriguez Perez went out., at minute 62 J. Alcedo came in and J. Costa went out., at minute 71 Agus Medina came in and J. Morcillo went out., at minute 72 J. Lazo came in and Fidel went out., at minute 88 A. Pacheco came in and J. Garcia went out.
Substitutions elche: at minute 68 A. Alvarez came in and A. Boayar went out., at minute 75 B. Diaby came in and Mario Gaspar went out., at minute 75 M. El Ghezouani came in and O. Plano went out., at minute 75 Josan came in and A. Febas went out., at minute 86 R. Mendoza came in and M. Barzic went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Albacete
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Elche
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