Match report

Elche Defeats Zaragoza 1-0 in Segunda División Clash

Zaragoza
Zaragoza
0–1
FT
Elche
Elche
Aug 16, 2020

Elche secured a crucial victory over Zaragoza in their Segunda División match, defeating the home team 1-0. Despite early yellow cards, Elche maintained their composure and capitalized on a crucial goal by Nino in the 81st minute. Zaragoza's late penalty miss further sealed Elche's win, extending their lead in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Zaragoza 0–1 Elche
  • • Nino scored the winning goal in the 81st minute for Elche
  • • Zaragoza missed a penalty in the 87th minute
  • • Elche received two yellow cards in the first half
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams throughout the match

Lineups

Zaragoza

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Cristian Álvarez (G)
  • 2 Carlos Vigaray (D)
  • 6 Alberto Guitián (D)
  • 5 Jawad El Yamiq (D)
  • 17 Carlos Nieto (D)
  • 16 Íñigo Eguaras (M)
  • 14 Raúl Guti (M)
  • 20 Burgui (M)
  • 23 Shinji Kagawa (M)
  • 15 Álex Blanco (M)
  • 7 Miguel Linares (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 Juan Carlos Azón
  • 13 Álvaro Ratón
  • 18 Pichu Atienza
  • 22 Julián Delmás
  • 27 Enrique Clemente
  • 21 Alberto Zapater
  • 9 Alberto Soro
  • 10 Javi Ros
  • 3 Daniel Torres
  • 30 Jannick Buyla
  • 8 André Pereira
  • 28 Marcos Baselga

Elche

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Edgar Badia (G)
  • 27 Oscar Regano (D)
  • 5 Gonzalo Verdú (D)
  • 12 Dani Calvo (D)
  • 23 Juan Cruz (D)
  • 17 Josan (M)
  • 6 Manuel Sanchez (M)
  • 8 Víctor Rodríguez (M)
  • 16 Fidel (M)
  • 7 Nino (F)
  • 20 Dani Escriche (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Miguel San Roman
  • 24 Josema
  • 3 Andoni López
  • 2 Tekio
  • 35 Ignacio Pastor
  • 21 Omenuke Mfulu
  • 10 Iván Sánchez Aguayo
  • 4 Ramon Folch
  • 37 Jony Álamo
  • 19 Claudio Medina
  • 11 Pere Milla
  • 40 Diego Bri

Timeline

  1. Elche
    6' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    Manuel Sánchez
  2. Elche
    22' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    Fidel
  3. Elche
    55' Elche subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ramón Folch · On: Manuel Sánchez
  4. Elche
    55' Elche subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Iván Sánchez · On: Josan
  5. Zaragoza
    59' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alberto Soro · On: A. Blanco
  6. Zaragoza
    59' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: André Pereira · On: Miguel Linares
  7. Elche
    72' Elche subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Milla · On: Fidel
  8. Zaragoza
    75' Zaragoza Card · Yellow Card
    André Pereira
  9. Elche
    81' Elche Goal · Normal Goal
    Nino
  10. Zaragoza
    85' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marcos Baselga · On: J. El Yamiq
  11. Zaragoza
    87' Zaragoza Goal · Missed Penalty
    Javi Ros
  12. Elche
    89' Elche subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Josema Sánchez · On: Víctor Rodríguez
  13. Elche
    89' Elche subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Mfulu · On: Nino

Match Stats

Stat Zaragoza Elche
Fouls 22 18
Pass Accuracy 79% 78%
Offsides 2 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 4
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 373 362
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 3 1
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 295 281
Shots Inside Box 7 2
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Elche's early yellow cards to Manuel Sánchez (6th minute) and Fidel (22nd minute) initially favored Zaragoza but did not deter their performance
  • ▸ Nino's goal in the 81st minute was a decisive moment that secured Elche's victory over Zaragoza