Commentary:
90+8' Elche with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+8' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+8' Today's attendance is 18421.
90+8' Ball possession: Elche: 28%, Villarreal: 72%.
90+8' Manuel Trigueros from Villarreal sends an effort wide of target
90+7' Manuel Trigueros swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+7' Jose Angel Carmona from Elche intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+7' Gonzalo Verdu from Elche goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Manuel Trigueros
90+6' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+6' Manuel Trigueros wins an air challenge against Randy Nteka
90+5' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+5' Ball possession: Elche: 28%, Villarreal: 72%.
90+4' Jorge Cuenca successfully blocks the shot
90+4' A shot by Fidel is blocked.
90+4' Fidel from Elche takes a short corner kick from the right.
90+3' Good effort by Lucas Boye as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+3' Randy Nteka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+3' Johan Mojica makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+3' Elche take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+2' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+2' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+2' Elche take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+2' Fidel from Elche takes a short corner kick from the right.
90+1' Elche take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90' The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Jorge Cuenca wins an air challenge against Randy Nteka
90' Samuel Chukwueze is leaving the field to be replaced by Diego Collado in a tactical substitution.
89' Goal kick for Elche.
89' A chance presents itself to Gerard Moreno from Villarreal but his header goes wide
89' The cross by Johan Mojica from Villarreal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
89' Jose Luis Morales makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
89' Randy Nteka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
88' The referee signals a free kick as Fidel from Elche trips Johan Mojica
87' Gerard Gumbau is leaving the field to be replaced by Gonzalo Verdu in a tactical substitution.
86' Johan Mojica makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
85' Ball possession: Elche: 26%, Villarreal: 74%.
85' Yellow card for Fidel.
85' Fidel from Elche goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Juan Foyth
85' Goal kick for Elche.
83' Safe hands from Pepe Reina as he comes out and claims the ball
83' Fidel from Elche swings in the corner from the right.
82' Jorge Cuenca relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Elche are trying to create something here.
82' The referee signals a free kick as Fer Nino from Villarreal trips Omar Mascarell
81' Jose Angel Carmona makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
81' Elche take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
81' Gerard Gumbau makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
80' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
80' Randy Nteka makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
80' Ball possession: Elche: 27%, Villarreal: 73%.
79' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
79' Enzo Roco from Elche intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
79' Daniel Parejo is leaving the field to be replaced by Fer Nino in a tactical substitution.
78' Elche start a counter attack.
78' Fidel makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
77' Diego Gonzalez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
76' Elche take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
76' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
76' Lautaro Blanco makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
75' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Boye from Elche trips Daniel Parejo
75' Ball possession: Elche: 27%, Villarreal: 73%.
75' Goal kick for Villarreal.
75' Raul Albiol makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
74' Randy Nteka creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
74' Yellow card for Jorge Cuenca.
74' Jorge Cuenca from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lucas Boye
73' Omar Mascarell successfully blocks the shot
73' A shot by Jose Luis Morales is blocked.
73' Omar Mascarell relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
73' Diego Gonzalez from Elche is ruled offside.
72' The cross by Gerard Gumbau from Elche successfully finds a teammate in the box.
72' Fidel swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
72' Ezequiel Ponce is leaving the field to be replaced by Randy Nteka in a tactical substitution.
71' Elche take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
71' Carlos Clerc is leaving the field to be replaced by Lautaro Blanco in a tactical substitution.
70' Gerard Gumbau makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
69' Ezequiel Ponce from Elche goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Johan Mojica
69' Johan Mojica makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
68' The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Roco from Elche trips Samuel Chukwueze
68' Manuel Trigueros makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
68' Omar Mascarell wins an air challenge against Manuel Trigueros
67' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
66' Carlos Clerc relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
66' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
65' Ball possession: Elche: 26%, Villarreal: 74%.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Ezequiel Ponce from Elche trips Daniel Parejo
65' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
64' Carlos Clerc makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
63' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
63' Goal kick for Elche.
63' Yeremi Pino is leaving the field to be replaced by Jose Luis Morales in a tactical substitution.
62' Manuel Trigueros swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
62' Alejandro Baena is leaving the field to be replaced by Manuel Trigueros in a tactical substitution.
62' Etienne Capoue is leaving the field to be replaced by Francis Coquelin in a tactical substitution.
62' Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
62' Juan Foyth creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
61' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
61' Edgar Badia relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Diego Gonzalez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
61' Etienne Capoue makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
60' Good effort by Fidel as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
60' Etienne Capoue from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
60' Ball possession: Elche: 24%, Villarreal: 76%.
59' The referee is not having the complaints from Alejandro Baena who is given a yellow card for dissent
59' The referee signals a free kick as Gerard Gumbau from Elche trips Alejandro Baena
59' Alejandro Baena makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
59' Safe hands from Edgar Badia as he comes out and claims the ball
59' Daniel Parejo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
58' Jose Angel Carmona makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
58' The game is restarted.
58' Pere Milla is injured and is replaced by Fidel.
56' Pere Milla is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
55' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
55' Ball possession: Elche: 24%, Villarreal: 76%.
54' Johan Mojica relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Elche take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
54' Jorge Cuenca from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
52' G O O O A A A L - Pere Milla from Elche puts it away from the penalty spot with the left foot! Pepe Reina chose the wrong side.51' PENALTY! - Alejandro Baena pulls Pere Milla by the shirt and the referee awards a spot kick!
51' Juan Foyth could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
50' Ball possession: Elche: 24%, Villarreal: 76%.
50' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
49' Carlos Clerc from Elche is ruled offside.
49' Pepe Reina makes a crucial save!
49' Good effort by Lucas Boye as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
49' Pere Milla takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
48' The referee signals a free kick as Johan Mojica from Villarreal trips Jose Angel Carmona
48' A shot by Lucas Boye is blocked.
47' The referee signals a free kick as Omar Mascarell from Elche trips Daniel Parejo
46' Helibelton Palacios is leaving the field to be replaced by Diego Gonzalez in a tactical substitution.
46' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' Villarreal had the ball in their control, but couldn’t go into the pause with the lead.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Elche: 20%, Villarreal: 80%.
45+3' G O O O A A A L - Pere Milla from Elche puts it away from the penalty spot with the left foot! Pepe Reina chose the wrong side.45+2' PENALTY! - Jorge Cuenca commits a clear foul on Ezequiel Ponce in the area and it's a penalty!
45+1' Goal kick for Villarreal.
45+1' Gerard Gumbau fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
45+1' Elche are trying to create something here.
45' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Helibelton Palacios successfully blocks the shot
45' A shot by Yeremi Pino is blocked.
45' Alejandro Baena creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
45' Alejandro Baena makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45' Elche take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45' Ball possession: Elche: 20%, Villarreal: 80%.
44' The referee signals a free kick as Carlos Clerc from Elche trips Samuel Chukwueze
43' The referee signals a free kick as Gerard Gumbau from Elche trips Alejandro Baena
43' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
42' Jose Angel Carmona makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
41' Villarreal start a counter attack.
41' Daniel Parejo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
41' Lucas Boye makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
41' Jorge Cuenca makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
41' Elche are trying to create something here.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Lisandro Magallan from Elche trips Gerard Moreno
40' Ball possession: Elche: 19%, Villarreal: 81%.
40' Daniel Parejo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
39' Jose Angel Carmona from Elche intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
39' Pere Milla makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
39' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
37' Yellow card for Omar Mascarell.
37' Omar Mascarell from Elche goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Daniel Parejo
36' Elche take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
35' Goal kick for Elche.
35' Carlos Clerc from Elche intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
35' Ball possession: Elche: 22%, Villarreal: 78%.
34' Carlos Clerc makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
34' Daniel Parejo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' The referee signals a free kick as Gerard Moreno from Villarreal trips Carlos Clerc
33' Gerard Gumbau makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
33' The game is restarted.
32' Pere Milla is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
31' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
31' Jose Angel Carmona shoots from outside the box, but Pepe Reina has it under control
31' Jorge Cuenca relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' The referee signals a free kick as Raul Albiol from Villarreal trips Lucas Boye
30' Ball possession: Elche: 20%, Villarreal: 80%.
30' A shot by Jorge Cuenca is blocked.
30' Daniel Parejo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
29' Etienne Capoue from Villarreal heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
29' Johan Mojica from Villarreal swings in the corner from the right.
29' The game is restarted.
29' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
28' Edgar Badia makes a crucial save!
28' Good effort by Yeremi Pino as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
28' Gerard Moreno creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
27' The referee signals a free kick as Yeremi Pino from Villarreal trips Helibelton Palacios
27' Daniel Parejo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
26' Alejandro Baena makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
26' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
25' Yellow card for Jose Angel Carmona.
25' Reckless challenge there. Jose Angel Carmona commits a rough foul on Johan Mojica
25' Ball possession: Elche: 22%, Villarreal: 78%.
24' With that goal, Villarreal equalised. Game on!
24' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Villarreal stands.
24' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
22' Samuel Chukwueze made the key pass for the goal!
22' Alejandro Baena provided the assist for the goal.
22' G O O O A A A L - Gerard Moreno scores with the left foot!22' Alejandro Baena creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
22' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
22' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
22' Enzo Roco from Elche intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
22' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal takes a short corner kick from the left.
21' Jose Angel Carmona makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
20' Yellow card for Helibelton Palacios.
20' Reckless challenge there. Helibelton Palacios commits a rough foul on Yeremi Pino
20' Johan Mojica wins an air challenge against Gerard Gumbau
20' Ball possession: Elche: 18%, Villarreal: 82%.
19' Goal kick for Elche.
19' Juan Foyth from Villarreal tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
19' Raul Albiol creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
19' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
19' Lucas Boye makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
18' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
18' Pere Milla makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
18' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
17' Johan Mojica makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
17' Lisandro Magallan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
17' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
16' Goal kick for Villarreal.
16' Lucas Boye from Elche sends an effort wide of target
16' Pere Milla creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
16' Raul Albiol could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
16' Daniel Parejo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
15' Goal kick for Elche.
15' Alejandro Baena from Villarreal tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
15' Juan Foyth creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
15' Ball possession: Elche: 20%, Villarreal: 80%.
15' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
14' Helibelton Palacios makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
13' The cross by Raul Albiol from Villarreal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
13' Enzo Roco relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal takes a short corner kick from the left.
13' Enzo Roco successfully blocks the shot
12' A shot by Gerard Moreno is blocked.
12' Johan Mojica creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
12' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
12' Carlos Clerc is penalised for pushing Yeremi Pino.
12' Enzo Roco from Elche heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
12' Gerard Gumbau from Elche swings in the corner from the right.
11' Johan Mojica from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
11' Omar Mascarell makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
10' Goal kick for Villarreal.
10' Ball possession: Elche: 23%, Villarreal: 77%.
9' A shot by Etienne Capoue is blocked.
9' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
8' Jorge Cuenca from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
8' Elche take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
8' A shot by Lucas Boye is blocked.
8' Omar Mascarell swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
7' Raul Albiol from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
7' Elche take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
6' Lisandro Magallan relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: Elche: 26%, Villarreal: 74%.
4' Elche managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
3' Lucas Boye made the key pass for the goal!
3' G O O O O O A A L - Pere Milla finds the net with the left foot!3' A shot by Ezequiel Ponce is blocked.
3' Elche are trying to create something here.
2' The referee signals a free kick as Lisandro Magallan from Elche trips Gerard Moreno
1' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
1' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Villarreal kick-off, and the game is underway.
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