Elche’s Unbeaten Streak Continues in Dramatic Draw Against Sevilla

Newly-promoted Elche continues to surprise critics with their strong performance, maintaining an unbeaten La Liga campaign following a 2-2 draw against Sevilla. However, the visitors left the match feeling frustrated after conceding a late equalizer in the 85th minute.

Match Overview

The contest had a slow start, with the first significant opportunity going to Rafa Mir, who squandered an easy chance from close range, barely making contact with the ball.

Elche Takes the Lead

Not long after Mir’s missed opportunity, Matias Almeyda’s squad took the lead when Isaac Romero skillfully converted a stunning long-range effort from 20 yards out. This marked Romero’s second goal in consecutive games, showcasing his growing form.

Surprisingly, this was the only shot on target for Elche in the first half, as players Victor Chust and Martim Neto also missed clear chances.

Second Half Action

The second half began in dramatic fashion, with Sevilla finding the back of the net just 27 seconds after the restart. However, Romero’s rebound goal was disallowed for offside after a shot from Alfonso Gonzalez was parried by the goalkeeper.

Despite a lackluster first half, Elche demonstrated their resilience and equalized in the 54th minute. André Silva, finding space in the box, finished neatly from a cross delivered by Neto, marking his first goal since March.

Elche Completes the Comeback

With newfound momentum, Eder Sarabia’s team surged ahead when Rafa Mir scored a stunning free kick that curled beautifully over the wall and around the outstretched hand of Sevilla’s keeper, Orjan Nyland.

In response, Sevilla made aggressive attacking substitutions to avert losing their third match in four games. After Elche’s Adria Pedrosa narrowly missed an own goal, the home side managed to level the score five minutes before the final whistle.

Late Drama

Peque Fernandez unleashed a spectacular shot from the edge of the area that curled into the top corner, assisted by an inventive flick from Alexis Sanchez. This marked Fernandez’s second goal for the club.

In a twist, Romero believed he had clinched victory for Elche with another strike, but his celebrations were cut short due to a foul from behind.

The match concluded with a 2-2 draw, enabling Elche to remain unbeaten in their first four matches of La Liga for the first time in two decades. Meanwhile, Sevilla’s struggles continued, with only one win at home in their last twelve league matches.

Flashscore Player of the Match: Rafa Mir (Elche)

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