HE Elche CF Although he finished the league competition, he finished it with a good taste in his mouth. Relegation to the Second Division. Since the arrival of the Argentine coach sebastian beccacece a place where the team lives on the franciverde bench noticeable improvementon the contrary first five matches ended in defeat. When the mathematical landing took place, the players were free and They finished the season undefeated in five games..
Beccacece got it 12 points out of 25 Added by the Elche team to the current campaign. and did in 12 games. Only one missing from those who managed to add their predecessors: Francisco, Alberto Gallego, Jorge Almirón, Sergio Mantecón and Pablo Manchín in the rest26 days.
With the goal of returning Elche to the First Division, the Argentine coach, who will lead the team in the Second Division next season, did not start well and took five losses in a row: Barcelona (4-0), Osasuna (2-1), Girona (2-0), Valencia (0-2) and Celta (1-0). The first happiness came with the victory Rayo Vallecano (4-0). then lost Almeria (2-1)in the shootout where the mathematical landing was confirmed and they haven’t lost any matches since. beat Atlético Madrid (1-0) and previously in Bilbao Athletics Club (0-1) and connected with Getafe (1-1), Seville (1-1) and this last sunday Cadiz (1-1).
With pablo machineElche only succeeded 9 points in 12 games. beat Villarreal (3-1) and in Majorca (0-1)connected with Cadiz (1-1), Osasuna (1-1), Valladolid (1-1) and lost Atletico de Madrid (2-0), Celta (0-1), Sevilla (3-0), Real Madrid (4-0), Espanyol (0-1), Betis (2-3) and Real Sociedad (2- 0).
Before the Soriano coach arrives, Jorge Almiron He spent five days managing his franchise in just two draws: Valencia (2-2) and Spanish (2-2); when she lost it Real Madrid (0-3), Getafe (0-1) and Valladolid (2-1).
on his behalf Francis RodriguezResponsible for starting the season, they barely drew against him. Algeria (1-1) within the first seven days. Defeated on the rest of the bets: Betis (3-0), Real Sociedad (0-1), Villarreal (4-0), Athletic Club de Bilbao (1-4), Barcelona (3-0) and Rayo Vallecano (2-1).
Elche this season two meetings tentatively led by technicians from home. The preparer of the subsidiary at that time Alberto Gallegowith the help of ChildHe took charge of the team after Francisco’s dismissal and until Almirón arrived. He sat on the bench before the game. Majorcaplayed at the Martínez Valero stadium and tie (1-1).
As technical secretary Sergio ManteconWith the departure of the Argentina coach, Machín was on the bench before landing. It was in the game against. Gironaended in defeat (1-2).
Despite finishing the season well and some numbers that could come close to being permanent –Valladolid was relegated (40) and Almeria was the first to survive (41)– Beccacece didn’t want to speculate on the possibility of achieving permanence if Elche had arrived on the bench earlier. “We’ll never know. Things aren’t going the way anyone wanted them to. It’s true that I was able to come in October, but I couldn’t.r (It was unclear whether he could get a training permit in Europe and they gave up). Things happen, eventually, for a reason. As it is, all is well. Since my arrival, I have always felt very loved and at home”.
And now prefers to focus on what is “built” for next season, this season the goal will be to fight for advancement. and take the Elche team back to the First Division.