Without teeth to hurt opponents and goals to win games, it will be difficult.. HE Elche CF was better than that Valladolidespecially in the second half when they locked the Pucelano team in their own half. He had a chance to win, although not very much. However, he did not change these and paid the price only with a draw, which was a pittance compared to what was seen on the field of the match. Martinez Valero.
The Franjiverdes had to settle at one point. There was little reward against an opponent who only made Elche’s defense difficult at some stages of the first period..
For the third match in a row (previously against Girona in the Cup and Tenerife in the League) Beccacece rejoined the starting 11, albeit with a tactical change. Nico Fernandezunlike Heliodoro Rodríguez López, where he acted more as a second striker; He played on the right wing and as a young player. Rodrigo MendozaHe is most active in the first half, more like a second striker, dropping further to the left and performing a similar function to what Óscar Plano did until his injury.
The conflict started with great respect between the two contestants. There was a good fight to control the ball and find quick passes.
Elche’s team did this mostly on the left wing. Rodri, Tete Morente and Clerc. While the people of Valladolid search for more exfranjiverde Iván SánchezThe one on the right.
Quick pressure after loss. Intensity and verticality were the weapons of both teams.
At the 25th minute, Rodrigo Mendoza Scored a goal by taking advantage of a defensive mistake Boyono. However, the game was deemed invalid because Elche’s young player hit the ball with his hand.
There could have been a penalty in the Elche area in the 33rd minute. After a failure DituroNot as successful in receiving the ball as in Tenerife; Iván Sánchez’s cross hit him clear Shout out to Carlos Clerc. This move was also invalid due to offside..
Beccacece’s team increased its lead in the last part of the first half. and at the 36th minute, Rodrigo Mendoza (kid again) drew a beautiful parabola and it hit the crossbar.
The Franjiverdes would even have one more chance before the break. John directed Carreira’s cross, but the ball could not find the goal..
The remaining time ended with the two teams goalless, with their backs upright and with quality moments left, remembering their first league status from last season.
Elche took a step forward in the second half. Gained possession and put Valladolid on the field. Pucelanos barely made it to the Dituro area, only a spectator in the second 45 minutes.
Franjiverdes has an excellent midfield. John, Febas, Rodri Mendoza and Nico FernándezThe player who stood out more than in the first half controlled the game. Bigas, who played very well, was also pushed by the defense.
In the 56th minute, the young team leaked the ball into the penalty area. J.Ohn joined the attack, shot with his left foot and missed the target.Because we were waiting for two defenders and goalkeeper Masip.
It seemed that with persistence, the Beccacece team would take the lead. But the goal did not come.
The Argentinian coach was looking for fresh legs and more mobility. granted entry permission Nico Castro instead of Mendoza and Manu NietoDebuting in Martínez Valero, once again by an unfortunate Murad.
The midfielder’s presence was notable, but it was something I wanted and couldn’t do.
In ’79 John managed to score again. The young player headed the free kick taken by Nico Fernández and the ball went out of the post.
Seeing the course of the match, Valladolid was content with a draw.
Elche continued to persist but hit the Pucelano wall.
Josan also played for Tete Morente in the last minutesNico Fernández moved to the left wing and Crevillentino positioned himself as a right winger. Borja Garcés replaced Febaswho requested the change; and Elche’s team began playing with two strikers and desperately sought victory. He couldn’t find the goal either.
A draw that made the visitors happier than Franjiverdes one who achieves victory through games and occasions.
Beccacece continues to want a striker and this is normal because his team has no goals. In this sense, The absence of Sergio León, who isn’t even wearing shorts, is a bit odd..
We will have to wait until the end of the winter market to see what solutions owner Christian Bragarnik offers..
When you look into a half full glass, In the two matches of the second round, Elche collected four points out of a possible six and kept a clean sheet..
This should be the start of taking the step needed for the Elche team, who are still three points clear of the play-off positions despite moving seven points clear of the direct promotion places.
But the goal has to come. ANDEndemic disease of the whole season for Green FranjiresThey are now entrusting themselves to the market to see if they can find the “9” scorer they need like water in May.
DATA SHEET:
ELCHE: Dituro, Carreira, Mario Gaspar, Pedro Bigas, Carlos Clerc, John, Áleix Febas (Borja Garcés, m.89), Rodrigo Mendoza (Nico Castro, m.68), Nico Fernández, Tete Morente (Josan, m.89) and Mourad (Manu Nieto, art.68).
– Valladolid: Masip, Luis Pérez, Boyono, David Torres, Escudero, Juric, Meseguer (De la Hoz, m.72), Moncho (Raúl Moro, m.82), Iván Sánchez (Kenedy, m.82), Anuar (Lucas Rosa, m.72) and Sylla.
JUDGE: Lax Franco from the Murcian school. He showed yellow cards to Rodrigo Mendoza (m.26), Escudero (m.63) and De la Hoz (m.75).
STADIUM: Martínez Valero in front of 12,334 spectators. Members of the Elche National Police performed the honorary opening ceremony on the occasion of the 200th anniversary.