Match report

Elche Defeats Athletic Club 1-0 in La Liga Clash

Athletic Club
Athletic Club
0–1
FT
Elche
Elche
May 28, 2023

Athletic Club were stunned by Elche's late winner to lose their game 1-0, ending a difficult day for Gaizka Garitano's side. Despite controlling the majority of the match, Athletic failed to capitalize on numerous opportunities. Elche secured three crucial points with a goal from L. Boye in stoppage time.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Athletic Club 0–1 Elche
  • • Goal: L. Boye (92' for Elche)
  • • Yellow Cards: D. Vivian (Athletic Club), C. Clerc (Elche)

Lineups

Athletic Club

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Unai Simón (G)
  • 18 De Marcos (D)
  • 3 Dani Vivian (D)
  • 31 Aitor Paredes (D)
  • 17 Yuri (D)
  • 6 Mikel Vesga (M)
  • 8 Oihan Sancet (M)
  • 9 I. Williams (M)
  • 10 Muniain (M)
  • 7 Álex Berenguer (M)
  • 12 Gorka Guruzeta (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Oier Zarraga
  • 22 Raúl García
  • 29 Malcom Adu
  • 30 Unai Gómez
  • 15 Lekue
  • 21 Capa
  • 33 Junior Bita
  • 24 Balenziaga
  • 13 Julen Agirrezabala
  • 16 Unai Vencedor

Elche

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Edgar Badia (G)
  • 17 Josan (D)
  • 7 L. Magallán (D)
  • 6 Bigas (D)
  • 23 Clerc (D)
  • 2 L. Blanco (D)
  • 26 John Nwankwo (M)
  • 20 Gumbau (M)
  • 16 Fidel (M)
  • 11 Tete Morente (F)
  • 18 R. Nteka (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 E. Roco
  • 10 Pere Milla
  • 8 Raúl Guti
  • 9 L. Boyé
  • 1 A. Werner
  • 34 Javier Pamies
  • 5 Gonzalo Verdú
  • 24 Pol Lirola
  • 22 N. Fernández Mercau
  • 15 Álex Collado
  • 12 Pape Cheikh
  • 19 E. Ponce

Timeline

  1. Athletic Club
    17' Athletic Club Card · Yellow Card
    D. Vivian

    Foul

  2. Elche
    29' Elche subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Bigas · On: Enzo Roco
  3. Elche
    60' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    C. Clerc

    Foul

  4. Athletic Club
    60' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Sancet · On: O. Zarraga
  5. Athletic Club
    60' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Muniain · On: Raúl García
  6. Elche
    61' Elche subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Blanco · On: P. Milla
  7. Athletic Club
    73' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Guruzeta · On: A. Ares
  8. Elche
    78' Elche subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Fidel · On: R. Guti
  9. Elche
    78' Elche subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Nteka · On: L. Boye
  10. Elche
    90'+2 Elche Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Boye · Assist: Josan

Match Stats

Stat Athletic Club Elche
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 87% 75%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 27 6
Corners 19 3
Total Passes 533 303
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 10 1
Shots on Target 8 2
xG 2.57 0.96
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 462 228
Shots Inside Box 19 5
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 8 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Athletic Club's early yellow card to D. Vivian disrupted their rhythm, allowing Elche to settle in.
  • ▸ L. Boye’s goal in the 92nd minute secured a vital win for Elche against the odds.