Elche edges out Mirandes with late winner
Elche overcame Mirandes with a 1-0 victory thanks to a late goal. The winning goal came in the 72nd minute through M. El Ghezouani, who finished confidently after receiving a pass from B. Diaby.
The match started at a slow pace but picked up in intensity during the second half. Elche controlled possession but struggled to create clear chances until the final stages.
Mirandes defended resolutely and tried to capitalize on counter-attacks, but lacked attacking penetration.
The game was characterized by yellow cards. Mirandes picked up two bookings, one for M. Lachuer in the 12th minute and another for J. Gutierrez in the 46th minute. Elche also saw two players cautioned, N. Castro in the 24th minute and C. Salvador in the 66th minute.
Ultimately, Elche secured the three points thanks to their efficiency in attack and defensive solidity, while Mirandes left with the feeling of having missed opportunities to take something from the game.
Substitutions mirandes: at minute 53 A. Martin came in and Izeta went out., at minute 67 S. Homenchenko came in and M. Lachuer went out., at minute 80 J. Roca came in and A. Reina went out., at minute 80 A. Calvo came in and P. Tomeo went out., at minute 80 U. Egiluz came in and Tachi went out.
Substitutions elche: at minute 62 C. Salvador came in and G. Hernandez went out., at minute 62 M. El Ghezouani came in and S. Kaba went out., at minute 70 O. Plano came in and A. Alvarez went out., at minute 78 R. Mendoza came in and Josan went out., at minute 78 R. Nunez came in and N. Castro went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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