Elche CF vs Valencia CF
Match Report
Sadiq's late goal gives Aguirre his first Valencia win at Elche
Valencia won 1-0 at Elche on Sunday, and the winner came from a substitute. Umar Sadiq was on the pitch for only a few minutes before he scored, and it was the first win for coach Javier Aguirre since he took charge.
Elche had around 69 per cent of the ball and 16 shots to Valencia's five. Lucas Cepeda hit the crossbar after 21 minutes and Fer Niño went close before the break, but the first half finished goalless. Thomas Lemar went off injured in the 24th minute.
Sadiq replaced Pablo Maffeo on 61 minutes and scored in the 69th. Arnaut Danjuma carried a counter-attack forward and the striker finished with his left foot. Stole Dimitrievski then stopped a header from Federico Redondo in stoppage time.
Valencia have 9 points and sit 19th, one behind Elche in 17th on 10. Elche have still not won at home this season.
Match Events
24'
36'
G. Valera(Foul)
42'
V. Chust(Foul)
62'
F. Buonanotte(Tripping)
68'
68'
69'
73'
J. Guerra(Tripping)
78'
78'
88'
88'
90+1'
S. Dimitrievski(Time-wasting)
(Foul)G. Valera
36'
(Foul)V. Chust
42'
(Tripping)F. Buonanotte
62'
69'
73'
J. Guerra(Tripping)
78'
88'
88'
90+1'
S. Dimitrievski(Time-wasting)
Player of the match
Fan pick
Standings
| # | Team | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Elche CF | 2 | 4 | 6 | -6 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 2 | 3 | 7 | -12 | 9 |
Statistics
69%Possession31%
16Shots5
3Shots on Target3
6Corners2
9Fouls15
2Offsides6
3Yellow Cards2
616Passes280
2Saves3
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
3
Elche CF wins
2
Draws
8
Valencia CF wins
Goals: 11 - 21
