Elche fans’ attendance at Amorebieta match postponed
In the upcoming clash, Elche CF and Amorebieta prepare to face off at Elche’s home ground on a Saturday afternoon scheduled for 16:15. The Franjiverde squad is viewed as the favorite in the encounter, aiming to extend their strong run this season as the Basques arrive seeking a positive result away from home.
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Elche, now entrenched in a high-intensity stretch, has shown remarkable form early in 2024. Across four league matches spanning just over a month, the team collected ten points and kept a clean sheet, signaling a sharp rise as the campaign resumes. The leaders from Eibar and Cartagena have also enjoyed strong moments, while Amorebieta sits in the relegation battle with little margin for error as they chase a comeback in the table.
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In Oviedo on 15 December
This statistical snapshot can grow even more when considering the last match of 2023. Elche drew 0-0 away to Mirandés and have not tasted defeat since their 3-2 win at Carlos Tartiere against Oviedo on December 15. This winning streak propelled Elche up the standings, lifting them into the top tier for the first time this season, eyeing playoffs and the possibility of direct promotion with a tiny gap from the leading pack.
This momentum has allowed Elche to climb the ladder and hold a position of strength within the top group, fueling optimism for a sustained challenge through the final stretch of the season.
Bottom and hopeless
Amorebieta finds itself at the other end of the table. The Basque side has struggled to collect points in 2024, drawing with Oviedo and losing to other promotion hopefuls. Home results have been hard to come by, with defeats and narrow setbacks punctuating their recent run. A coaching change and the arrival of a new player have not yet sparked the needed turnaround. Jandro Castro replaced Haritz Mujika, but the impact has been limited to date.
The Biscayan outfit has not won since early December, when a surprise victory over a rival in the fight for promotion appeared possible. They have earned only a handful of points in the last seven matches, leaving them with a precarious position and a struggle to escape relegation, hovering near the bottom of the table and focused on a critical recovery in the final phase of the season.
Amorebieta’s journey this season has been a tale of resilience amid adversity. They will aim to disrupt Elche’s rhythm in a match that could redefine momentum for both teams as the campaign progresses.
Eldense and Amorebieta have outstanding accounts
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No trust
Despite the favorite tag, Elche approaches the weekend clash with caution. The coaching staff and players are urged to balance respect for the opponent with disciplined focus, recognizing that in football, momentum can shift quickly. A string of poor results can be broken by a single decisive performance, and Elche intends to silence any doubt with a composed and concentrated effort.
Prolong the pain
Amorebieta, despite their league position, seeks to extend their struggle as long as possible and turn a corner in the standings. They are looking for any opportunity to extract points from upcoming fixtures, turning the tide in their favor and building belief for the rest of the season.
The Basque side has struggled to fashion goals at home against teams near the promotion race. The challenge remains to sharpen their attacking output and convert chances on the road where results could prove pivotal for their survival bid.
History and photo gallery of Elche-Amorebieta: Horn award
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Elche controlled much of the match but had to endure late pressure before securing victory in the final minutes. Mario Gaspar found the net at 84 minutes, followed by Tete Morente’s strike in the stoppage period, sealing a hard-fought win for the Franjiverdes.
The Franjiverdes know they cannot ease off and remain hopeful they can capitalize on the favorable set of fixtures ahead to continue advancing in the standings and reinforcing their campaign’s momentum.
Former Franjiverde Xabi Etxeita now plays for Amorebieta, illustrating the cross-border nature of this matchup’s narratives and highlighting the ongoing drama between the two clubs.
Lucky day
There is a sense that the weekend could tilt in favor of certain sides, as a victory for Amorebieta could even reposition them into promotion contention. The schedule features the leader Leganés visiting a region hosting another potential contender, with Sportive Gijón and Oviedo also in action in a tense Asturias derby. Espanyol will travel to Santander Racing, while Racing de Ferrol host Burgos and Eibar entertain Real Zaragoza in Ipurua.
Tete Morente celebrates Elche’s second goal in the first round against Amorebieta
Match classification 2024
1 Elche 10
2 Eibar 10
3 Cartagena 10
4 Oviedo 8
5 Real Zaragoza 8
6 Eldense 8
7 Leganés 7
8 Espanyol 7
9 Burgos 6
10 Valladolid 5
11 Racing de Ferrol 5
12 Elevador 5
13 Mirández 5
14 Huesca 5
15 Alcorcón 5
16 Sporting Gijón 4
17 Racing de Santander 3
18 Tenerife 2
19 Andorra 2
20 Albacete 1
21 Villarreal B 1
22 Amorebieta 1
DAY 25 OF THE CURRENT CLASSIFICATION:
1 Leganés 46
2 Eibar 42
3 Racing de Ferrol 42
4 Espanyol 41
5 Valladolid 40
6 Elche 40
7 Sporting de Gijón 39
8 Oviedo 38
9 lifting 37
10 Real Zaragoza 36
11 Racing de Santander 36
12 Burgos 36
13 Eldense 34
14 Mirandés 33
15 Tenerife 33
16 Huesca 27
17 Albacete 26
18 Cartagena 25
19 Villarreal B 25
20 Alcorcón 25
21 Andorra 23
22 Amorebieta 16