Elche defeats Málaga in a thrilling match
Elche emerged victorious in a vibrant match against Málaga, with a final score of 3-0. The visitors showcased greater attacking prowess and capitalized on the opportunities presented to them, while Málaga struggled to find their footing in front of goal and failed to breach the opposing defense.
The match began at a high tempo, and Elche quickly opened the scoring in the 3rd minute thanks to a goal from A. Álvarez, assisted by A. Núñez. Elche’s joy was short-lived as A. Álvarez received a yellow card in the 30th minute. However, the visitors continued to dominate the encounter and extended their lead in the 49th minute through a goal from N. Mercau, once again assisted by A. Álvarez.
Málaga attempted to mount a comeback, but Elche remained solid in defense and capitalized on the opportunity to further increase their lead in the 77th minute through a penalty converted by M. El Ghezouani. Despite the changes made by both teams in the second half, Elche maintained control of the match and prevented Málaga from reducing the deficit.
In terms of statistics, Elche recorded more shots, 13 compared to Málaga’s 5, although both teams had the same number of corners, 5. Málaga, on the other hand, had a higher possession percentage, 51% compared to Elche’s 49%. As for yellow cards, Málaga received 5, while Elche saw 4.
This victory positions Elche favorably in the league standings, while Málaga will need to work hard to regain lost ground.
Substitutions elche: at minute 28 M. Barzic came in and P. Bigas went out., at minute 46 Mario Gaspar came in and B. Diaby went out., at minute 60 C. Salvador came in and G. Hernandez went out., at minute 78 R. Mendoza came in and A. Febas went out., at minute 78 O. Plano came in and N. Mercau went out.
Substitutions malaga: at minute 46 J. Lobete came in and Y. Rahmani went out., at minute 59 D. Lorenzo came in and Luismi went out., at minute 60 S. Castel came in and Dioni went out., at minute 77 R. Baturina came in and A. Ochoa went out., at minute 77 D. Larrubia came in and A. Cordero went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Malaga
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Elche
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