Match report

Elche Defeats Racing Ferrol 1-0 in Segunda División

Elche
Elche
1–0
FT
Racing Ferrol
Racing Ferrol
Apr 7, 2025

Elche demonstrated resilience to hold off a determined Racing Ferrol side and secure a crucial 1-0 win in the Segunda División. The game's lone goal came from Josan, who capitalized on an assist from N. Fernández early into the second half. Despite Racing Ferrol's efforts to level the score, Elche managed to maintain their lead throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Elche 1-0 Racing Ferrol
  • • Goal: Josan (38') - Assist: N. Fernández
  • • Yellow Card: J. Salinas (76') for Elche
  • • Var Incident: Penalty Cancelled against Elche at 45'+1'
  • • Racing Ferrol made several substitutions to try and change the game's momentum but failed to find the back of the net.

Lineups

Elche

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Miguel San Román (G)
  • 15 Álvaro Núñez (D)
  • 4 Bambo Diaby (D)
  • 22 D. Affengruber (D)
  • 12 José Salinas (D)
  • 17 Josan (M)
  • 21 N. Castro (M)
  • 8 Marc Aguado (M)
  • 23 Pejiño (M)
  • 9 A. Álvarez (F)
  • 10 N. Fernández (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Germán Valera
  • 6 Pedro Bigas
  • 7 Óscar Plano
  • 19 M. El Ghezouani
  • 5 John Donald
  • 3 Jairo Izquierdo
  • 31 Gerard Hernández
  • 2 Mario Gaspar
  • 11 E. Rashani
  • 30 Rodrigo Mendoza
  • 18 S. Kaba
  • 13 M. Dituro

Racing Ferrol

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 Jesús Ruiz (G)
  • 22 Aitor Buñuel (D)
  • 4 A. Puric (D)
  • 5 Naldo (D)
  • 18 Brais Martínez (D)
  • 10 Josep Señé (M)
  • 16 Fran Manzanara (M)
  • 17 Josué Dorrio (M)
  • 6 Álvaro Sanz (M)
  • 2 Naim García (M)
  • 20 Álvaro Giménez (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Nacho Sánchez
  • 21 Raúl Blanco
  • 9 Eneko Jauregi
  • 7 Chiki
  • 8 Héber Pena
  • 12 E. Insúa
  • 14 Aitor Gelardo
  • 1 Emilio Bernad
  • 19 Manu Vallejo
  • 15 David Castro

Timeline

  1. Elche
    38' Elche Goal · Normal Goal
    Josan · Assist: N. Fernández
  2. Elche
    45'+1 Elche Var · Penalty cancelled
    A. Alvarez
  3. Elche
    58' Elche subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Josan · On: G. Valera
  4. Elche
    59' Elche subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Diaby · On: P. Bigas
  5. Racing Ferrol
    68' Racing Ferrol Card · Yellow Card
    B. Martinez

    Foul

  6. Racing Ferrol
    70' Racing Ferrol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Dorrio · On: Nacho Sánchez
  7. Racing Ferrol
    70' Racing Ferrol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Naim García · On: Raúl Blanco
  8. Elche
    74' Elche subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Fernández · On: O. Plano
  9. Elche
    74' Elche subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Alvarez · On: M. El Ghezouani
  10. Elche
    76' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    J. Salinas

    Foul

  11. Racing Ferrol
    78' Racing Ferrol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Álvaro Giménez · On: E. Jauregi
  12. Racing Ferrol
    78' Racing Ferrol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Álvaro Sanz · On: Chiki
  13. Elche
    79' Elche subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Aguado · On: J. Donald
  14. Racing Ferrol
    88' Racing Ferrol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Bunuel · On: Héber Pena

Match Stats

Stat Elche Racing Ferrol
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 85% 77%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 7
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 509 297
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 3 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 434 229
Shots Inside Box 8 3
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Josan's goal in the 38th minute set the tone for Elche, giving them a crucial lead that they defended throughout the match.
  • ▸ The penalty decision being overturned via VAR at half-time could have significantly altered Racing Ferrol's approach in the second half, possibly leading to more aggressive play.