Elche’s coach, Sebastian Becaccece, remained satisfied after their 2-0 defeat at Girona this Sunday. He highlighted the team’s form, personality, and character, despite their precarious position at the bottom of LaLiga Santander.
Becaccece’s Elche remains hopeful after Girona defeat
Elche gave a strong display, pushing high up the pitch and pressing Girona aggressively for long stretches. The coach noted that the visitors played well for about three quarters of the match, shaping the tempo, squeezing the opponent, and creating several chances to move ahead before Girona finally found the breakthrough. He also acknowledged that the decisive moments came in a relatively isolated stretch rather than as a sustained momentum shift.
He lamented conceding the first domestic goal in a narrow moment, yet stressed that Elche showed the right mindset. The team did not lose control, kept their heads, and continued to push for a result. Becaccece spoke of feeling identified with the players and praised their effort, emphasizing that the current situation is not easy but their commitment remains evident.
The Argentinian manager reiterated that the squad is growing and that improvement in results is the priority. He described a clear path toward building something sustainable, noting that the team is hopeful about climbing the table and moving forward day after day.
In the broader match context, Becaccece explained that his team faced a leadership group, a Cup finalist, and a determined opponent in their clashes with Barcelona, Osasuna, and Girona. He underscored that Elche deserved more than the scoreboard suggested and argued that performances should translate into results in due course.
What Girona’s coach said after the win
Michel Sánchez, Girona’s head coach, conceded that he wasn’t entirely satisfied with the performance despite the victory, pointing out that the best aspect of the night was the result. He admitted that Elche caused problems, registered more shots on target, and enjoyed a higher share of possession. If Gazzaniga had not intervened several times, the outcome might have been different, he conceded, noting that his team did not feel entirely comfortable throughout the game.
Michel highlighted that a 1-0 lead by Taty Castellanos provided calm, while a second goal from Oriol Romeu did significant damage to Elche. He added that his players exhibited a “knowing to suffer” mentality and stressed that collecting three important points will fuel confidence moving forward.