Betis beat Elche by the slightest difference

The Verdiblancos won 3-2 against Elche, in the attractive duel played on day 23 of the Spain – LaLiga Santander 2022-2023 tournament. The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Fidel (6′ 1T, from the penalty spot) and Lucas Boyé (8′ 1T). While the away goals were scored by Borja Iglesias (19′ 2T, penalty), Juan Miranda (22′ 2T) and Willian José (49′ 2T, penalty).

In the 8th minute of the first stage, Lucas Boyé cheered up Elche and received all the applause. After an individual play on the right, the attacker finishes the goal from the big box and puts the ball on the right post of the goalkeeper, who can do nothing.

Betis striker Borja Iglesias squandered a chance to take the lead after missing a penalty in the 88th minute of the second half.

The party figure was Willian José. The Betis striker showed his best by scoring 1 goal, shooting 4 times on the opposite goal and managing 2 correct passes.

Ayoze Pérez was another of the outstanding players. The Betis striker showed his best level, finishing 6 times in the opposite goal and managing 16 correct passes.

At 21 minutes into the first round, midfielder Carlos Clerc lifted the crowd with a pipe to Aitor Ruibal.

It was a closed duel, marked by interruptions and faults. There were several warned: Abner Vinicius, Enzo Roco, Gerard Gumbau, Pablo Machín, Helibelton Palacios. Lisandro Magallán was sent off for a direct red (11′, 2T), Pape Cheikh for a direct red (13′, 2T) and Enzo Roco for a double yellow (48′, 2T).

Elche strategist Pablo Machín stopped the starting XI with a 3-6-1 formation with Edgar Badía in goal; Helibelton Palacios, Enzo Roco and Lisandro Magallán on the defensive line; Teté Morente, Omar Mascarell, Gérard Gumbau, Carlos Clerc, Ezequiel Ponce and Fidel in the middle; and Lucas Boyé in attack.

For their part, the elected officials of Manuel Pellegrini entered the field with a 4-5-1 scheme with Claudio Bravo under the three sticks; Aitor Ruibal, Germán Pezzella, Luiz Felipe and Abner Vinicius in defence; William Carvalho, Andrés Guardado, Luiz Henrique, Nabil Fekir and Juanmi in midfield; and Ayoze Pérez in front.

The judge chosen to officiate the match at the Martínez Valero stadium was Javier Iglesias Villanueva.

For the following date, Elche will play as visitors against Mallorca and the Verdiblancos will host Real Madrid.

With this result, the animator accumulates 9 points throughout the competition and occupies the twentieth place. For its part, the visit adds 40 units and ranks fifth.

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