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Elche Hands Winless Celta Another Setback With 2-1 Victory

Familiar defensive lapses in the second half exposed Claudio Giráldez’s struggling side.

Overview

  • André da Silva opened the scoring in the 17th minute before Borja Iglesias equalized five minutes later.
  • John Chetauya netted the winner in the 68th minute by finishing a rebound after sustained Elche pressure.
  • Goalkeeper Ionuț Radu was Celta’s standout performer, saving a Rafa Mir penalty but facing constant threats.
  • Halftime adjustments preceded a retreat by Celta, who dropped deep and failed to produce a single clear chance in the closing stretch.
  • Miguel Román, making his first start, missed a clear chance in the fourth minute at the Martínez Valero.