Betis punished Elche in a league clash that featured three penalties in favor of Pellegrini’s side, with Iglesias missing one of them.
The second half produced a stunning comeback for Betis, overturning a scoreline that had looked settled in the first period.
Soccer can be like that. Elche entered the break ahead 2-0 after a first half that seemed to set the pace for the match. After the restart, the tide turned. Pellegrini rotated his lineup, making three changes that ultimately decided the outcome. Magallán saw red; Borja Iglesias converted a spot kick to reduce the deficit; and a cross from Miranda found the kind of finish that changes a game. From there the momentum swung heavily in Betis’s favor. Badía denied Panda on a late penalty, but William Jose converted the rebound to seal the comeback.
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As a result of the defeat, Elche slipped deeper toward the bottom of the table, lingering in the relegation zone. They sat 13 points from safety after this round.
Betis moved within touching distance of the top four, climbing to within a single point of the Champions League places and grabbing fifth position on the night’s results.
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Press conferences after the Elche versus Betis LaLiga clash
Machinery: “We started under heavy pressure. This is a different style of football than we are used to. There are clear penalties against us that were not reviewed. That is not fair. The deciding moment was Magallán’s red card. Anyone who has played football will tell you that the moment you stop, you lose. We must press higher and ensure we stay in the attacking half. It is frustrating; it is tough. We are still a top flight team and deserve respect.”
Pellegrini: “I would not fixate on referees. Focus should be on the team’s reaction. Elche scored twice and faced a few referee calls. In the first half we had several chances. It was a clash of opinions on decisions, but not many mistakes by the players. The squad stayed true to its plan. We produced several goals today with confidence in our style and in team spirit.”
Edgar Badia: “This year has been tough. It is hard to show what you’ve got and I have to hold back my thoughts.”
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Minute 95 — GOAL FOR BETIS. William Jose strikes to complete the comeback from the spot. The Brazilian forward struck high and the keeper could not prevent it. Betis finished the match with a two goal deficit erased in stoppage time.
The penalty awarded to Betis came after a handball close to the goal line and a shot that squeezed between the posts.
Minute 89 — An outstanding save by the Elche goalkeeper denied a late equalizer as the ball moved to the left of the goal.
Minute 68 — GOAL FOR BETIS. Borja Iglesias scores again after a cross from Miranda that found its mark in the crowded box.
Minute 65 — GOAL FOR BETIS. Borja Iglesias deceived the keeper with a composed finish as the visitors closed the gap.
Minute 64 — Penalty for Betis after a foul in the area by Morente on Ayoze.
Minute 58 — Betis started the second half strongly, playing with greater tempo and earning a numerical advantage after a red card for Elche.
Minute 9 — GOAL FOR ELCHE. Lucas Boye opened the scoring to set the tone for the half.
Minute 7 — GOAL FOR ELCHE. Fidel beat the keeper by slotting the ball through the middle to put Elche ahead in emphatic fashion.
The starting eleven for both sides was on display as the match began.
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