Draw between Elche and Valladolid

Elche and the Pucelanos made no difference in their game of 25, played this Saturday at the Martínez Valero stadium.

With a goal from Cyle Larin, they started to win the visit early in the first half, however, in the 95th minute of the second half, Teté Morente managed to equalize for the hosts.

Despite the fact that Elche took the most shots throughout the game (24 shots), it wasn’t enough to break the game parity against Valladolid.

The figure of the meeting was Teté Morente. The Elche midfielder stood out against Valladolid scoring 1 goal, making 10 correct passes and 3 goals on target.

Another of the key footballers at the Martínez Valero stadium was Sergio Asenjo. The Valladolid keeper put in a great performance against Elche saving 8 shots and making 10 correct passes.

In the 85th minute of the second half, Valladolid midfielder Gonzalo Plata embarrassed Elche defender Lautaro Blanco with a magnificent burst.

It was a game with many fouls and many interruptions. The warnings were numerous: Gerard Gumbau, Teté Morente, Óscar Plano, Roque Mesa, Pere Milla, Cyle Larin, Omar Mascarell, Martin Hongla. Roque Mesa was sent off for a double yellow card (55′, 2T) and Martin Hongla for a double yellow card (56′, 2T).

Elche manager Pablo Machín set up a 3-6-1 formation on the pitch with Edgar Badía in goal; Helibelton Palacios, Enzo Roco and Lisandro Magallán on the defensive line; José Carmona, Omar Mascarell, Gerard Gumbau, Carlos Clerc, Randy Nteka and Fidel in the middle; and Lucas Boyé in attack.

For their part, those led by José Rojo Martín planted themselves with a 4-5-1 strategy with Sergio Asenjo under the three sticks; Iván Fresneda, Joaquín Fernández, Jawad El Yamiq and Lucas Olaza in defense; Álvaro Aguado, Martin Hongla, Gonzalo Plata, Iván Sánchez and Óscar Plano in midfield; and Cyle Larin up front.

The designated referee for the match was Isidro Díaz de Mera Escuderos.

Elche will visit Real Sociedad the following day, while the Pucelanos host Athletic Bilbao at the José Zorrilla Municipal Stadium.

The local is in twentieth place with 13 points, while the visitor reaches 28 points and is in thirteenth place in the tournament.

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