February 24, one of the matches of the 23rd round of the Spanish Football Championship was held. They met Elche (Spain) and Betis (Sevilla).
"Elche - Betis - 2:3. Spanish Championship, round 23. Match review, statistics.Spanish Championship, Week 23
"Elche" (Spain) - "Betis" (Sevilla) - 2:3 (2:0)
Goals: Fidel (7), Boye (9) - Iglesias (65), Juan Miranda (68), Willian José (90+5)
Warnings: Abner (6), Roco (35), Gerard Gambo (45), P. Machin (88), Roco (90+4), Helibelton Palacios (90+3)
Elche vs Betis match review:
The La Liga match between Elche and Real Betis lived up to its hype, with six goals scored and five yellow cards used in an exciting encounter. Host Elche opened the scoring in the 9th minute when L. Boyer hit the net. Elche was close to doubling their lead a few minutes later when a penalty kick was awarded in the 7th minute. However, Fidel's shot from the spot was cleared. During the first half, the teams fought for the lead, but at the beginning of the second half it was Real Betis who made the breakthrough when Juanmi and Abner were replaced by J. Miranda and Joaquin, respectively.
Soon after, the visitors were dealt a blow when L. Magalhães was sent off with a straight red card. Real Betis felt the opportunity when a penalty was awarded in the 65th minute. B. Iglesias didn't miss his chance, and his shot landed in the net, cutting the deficit to 1:2. The hosts were left ten in the 89th minute when Fidel was replaced by N. Mercau. A few minutes later, Eduardo Roco was red carded and Elche were left nine men down. Real Betis took advantage when Willian Jose converted a penalty to level the score, 2-2. The match ended dramatically when B. Iglesias scored in the 90+3rd minute, bringing Real Betis a dramatic 3-2 victory.
In the next round, the following matches await the opponents: Mallorca - Elche and Betis - Real Madrid.
"Elche - Betis - 2:3. Spanish Championship, round 23. Match review, statistics.Match statistics of "Elche" - "Betis":
| Elche | Betis | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Goals on goal | 4 |
| 4 | Strokes | 12 |
| 0 | Blocked punches | 3 |
| 2 | Kicks from the penalty area | 8 |
| 2 | Kicks from behind the penalty box | 4 |
| 7 | Violations | 6 |
| 3 | Corner | 3 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
| 37% | Ball possession | 63% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Saves by goalkeeper | 0 |
| 186 | Total assists | 323 |
| 144 | Accurate passes | 280 |
| 77% | Accuracy of transmissions | 87% |
