Match report

Elche Defeats Athletic Club 2-0 in La Liga

Elche
Elche
2–0
FT
Athletic Club
Athletic Club
May 22, 2021

Elche stunned Athletic Club with a 2-0 victory in their La Liga match, showcasing determination and tactical acumen. The home side's early goal by L. Boye in the 28th minute set the tone for the match. R. Guti sealed the win in the 73rd minute, ensuring Elche a crucial three points.

Key Facts

  • • L. Boye scored Elche's first goal in the 28th minute
  • • R. Guti netted Elche's second goal in the 73rd minute
  • • Elche had three yellow cards: O. Mfulu, P. Piatti, and R. Guti
  • • Athletic Club made multiple substitutions but couldn't find the back of the net
  • • The match ended with a 2-0 victory for Elche in La Liga

Lineups

Elche

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Paulo Gazzaniga (G)
  • 17 Josan (D)
  • 19 Antonio Barragán (D)
  • 5 Gonzalo Verdú (D)
  • 12 Dani Calvo (D)
  • 16 Fidel (D)
  • 14 Raúl Guti (M)
  • 6 Omenuke Mfulu (M)
  • 20 Pablo Piatti (M)
  • 10 Pere Milla (F)
  • 9 Lucas Boyé (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Edgar Badia
  • 25 Johan Mojica
  • 18 Helibelton Palacios
  • 24 Josema
  • 23 Miguel Cifuentes
  • 8 Víctor Rodríguez
  • 15 Luismi
  • 11 Jose Morente
  • 22 Emiliano Rigoni
  • 4 Iván Marcone
  • 21 Guido Carrillo
  • 7 Nino

Athletic Club

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Jokin Ezkieta (G)
  • 15 Íñigo Lekue (D)
  • 3 Unai Núñez (D)
  • 5 Yeray Álvarez (D)
  • 24 Mikel Balenziaga (D)
  • 12 Alex Berenguer (M)
  • 8 Unai López (M)
  • 6 Mikel Vesga (M)
  • 7 Ibai Gómez (M)
  • 16 Oihan Sancet (F)
  • 20 Asier Villalibre (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Unai Simón
  • 25 Iago Herrerín
  • 18 Óscar de Marcos
  • 4 Iñigo Martínez
  • 2 Jon Morcillo
  • 27 Unai Vencedor
  • 26 Iñigo Vicente
  • 14 Dani García
  • 9 Iñaki Williams

Timeline

  1. Elche
    28' Elche Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Boye · Assist: P. Milla
  2. Elche
    33' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    O. Mfulu

    Roughing

  3. Athletic Club
    57' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Unai Vencedor · On: M. Vesga
  4. Athletic Club
    57' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Williams · On: O. Sancet
  5. Elche
    58' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    P. Piatti

    Tripping

  6. Elche
    65' Elche subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Josema Sánchez · On: Gonzalo Verdú
  7. Elche
    65' Elche subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Marcone · On: P. Piatti
  8. Athletic Club
    72' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Vicente · On: Ibai
  9. Elche
    73' Elche Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Guti · Assist: L. Boye
  10. Elche
    74' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    R. Guti

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  11. Elche
    75' Elche subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Mojica · On: Josan
  12. Elche
    75' Elche subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Helibelton Palacios · On: O. Mfulu
  13. Athletic Club
    83' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 4
    Off: De Marcos · On: Íñigo Lekue
  14. Elche
    90' Elche subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Nino · On: L. Boye

Match Stats

Stat Elche Athletic Club
Fouls 10 6
Pass Accuracy 82% 82%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 8
Corners 3 1
Total Passes 394 491
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 0 0
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 325 401
Shots Inside Box 5 4
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Elche's early goal by L. Boye in the 28th minute shifted the momentum in their favor, providing them with a strong psychological edge
  • ▸ The second goal by R. Guti in the 73rd minute effectively sealed the game, eliminating any hopes of a comeback from Athletic Club