Match report
Elche Defeats Cadiz 3-1 in La Liga
Cadiz
1–3
FT
Elche
May 16, 2021
In a thrilling La Liga match, Elche stunned Cadiz with a convincing 3-1 victory. Despite an early penalty by José Mari for Cadiz, Elche responded with three goals from P. Milla, Diego González, and Fidel. The turning points came with the VAR decisions and subsequent substitutions that shifted momentum in favor of Elche.
Key Facts
- • José Mari scored from a penalty at 15' for Cadiz
- • P. Milla equalized with a goal at 58'
- • Diego González put Elche ahead at 64'
- • Fidel sealed the victory with a goal at 88'
- • Cadiz had several key substitutions in the second half
- • Var cancelled a goal for each team, impacting the match flow
Lineups
Cadiz
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 David Gil (G)
- 37 Álex Martín (D)
- 3 Fali (D)
- 4 Marcos Mauro (D)
- 22 Alfonso Espino (D)
- 14 Iván Alejo (M)
- 2 Jens Jønsson (M)
- 6 José Mari (M)
- 9 Anthony Lozano (M)
- 24 Filip Malbašić (F)
- 12 Ivan Šaponjić (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Jeremías Ledesma
- 19 Pedro Alcalá
- 10 Alberto Perea
- 25 Jairo Izquierdo González
- 17 Augusto Fernández
- 11 Jorge Pombo
- 5 Jon Ander Garrido
- 38 Álvaro Bastida
- 21 Rubén Sobrino
- 31 Kike Carrasco
- 18 Álvaro Negredo
- 29 Mamady Diarra
Elche
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 Paulo Gazzaniga (G)
- 19 Antonio Barragán (D)
- 5 Gonzalo Verdú (D)
- 2 Diego Gonzalez (D)
- 17 Josan (M)
- 14 Raúl Guti (M)
- 6 Omenuke Mfulu (M)
- 16 Fidel (M)
- 20 Pablo Piatti (F)
- 10 Pere Milla (F)
- 9 Lucas Boyé (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Edgar Badia
- 24 Josema
- 12 Dani Calvo
- 18 Helibelton Palacios
- 23 Miguel Cifuentes
- 4 Iván Marcone
- 11 Jose Morente
- 8 Víctor Rodríguez
- 15 Luismi
- 22 Emiliano Rigoni
- 21 Guido Carrillo
- 7 Nino
Timeline
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13' Cadiz Var · Goal cancelledIván Alejo
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15' Elche Card · Yellow CardGonzalo Verdú
Handball
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15' Cadiz Goal · PenaltyJosé Mari
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50' Elche Var · Goal cancelledP. Milla
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53' Elche Card · Yellow CardJosan
Foul
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58' Elche Goal · Normal GoalP. Milla · Assist: R. Guti
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59' Elche subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Piatti · On: G. Carrillo
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61' Cadiz subst · Substitution 1Off: Pacha · On: J. Izquierdo
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61' Cadiz subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Jønsson · On: Alcalá
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64' Elche Goal · Normal GoalDiego González
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66' Cadiz Card · Yellow CardIván Alejo
Foul
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72' Cadiz subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Šaponjić · On: Álvaro Negredo
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72' Cadiz subst · Substitution 4Off: José Mari · On: R. Sobrino
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72' Cadiz subst · Substitution 5Off: Iván Alejo · On: A. Fernández
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73' Elche Card · Yellow CardFidel
Foul
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76' Elche Card · Yellow CardDiego González
Foul
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77' Elche subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Mfulu · On: I. Marcone
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77' Elche subst · Substitution 3Off: Josan · On: Cifuentes
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84' Elche subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Boye · On: Helibelton Palacios
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88' Elche Goal · Normal GoalFidel · Assist: G. Carrillo
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90' Cadiz Card · Yellow CardA. Lozano
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Cadiz | Elche |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 90% |
| Offsides | 4 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 20 |
| Corners | 1 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 246 | 526 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 9 |
| Possession | 31% | 69% |
| Accurate Passes | 184 | 472 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 15 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early penalty scored by José Mari for Cadiz seemed to give them an early lead, but the momentum shifted as Elche responded with two goals within six minutes, taking a decisive lead at 64'.
- ▸ Fidel's late goal at 88' sealed Elche's victory, securing their position in La Liga with a crucial three points.