Summary and highlights of Elche 1-2 Leeds United in Friendly Match

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Pol Lirola's cross was headed by Ponce, but the ball crashed into the body of a defender;

The referee has added a three-minute time limit;

 

Klich's powerful shot from outside the area ends up in the net to put Leeds United ahead.

If no one scores in the final stretch of the match, the 𝗙Ǚ𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔 𝗗'𝗘𝗘𝗟𝗫 trophy will be decided on penalties;

Ten minutes to go, the score is still tied at one 

Another one more for Elche, Nico's shot was sent by Joel to the corner;

Ponze's volley crashed against an opponent's defender;

Werner made a save after another Leeds United arrival

 

Pablo Machín gives entry to all players who were on the bench, enter after the equalizer Gumbau, Nico, Manu Cocca, Javi Pamies, in place of Pedro Bigas, Helibelton, Mascarell, Gonzalo Verdú

Defensive error by Elche that led to Greenwood's assist to Gelhardt, who finished off at the far post for his own pleasure.

Cocca's header goes wide;

Josant gave the home team the lead in the final stretch of the first half

Pedro Bigas' shot after an individual play ended up going over the goal;

Edgar Badia, Guti, Lucas Boye;, Pere Milla, Josan, Roger, Clerc left, in their place came Werner, Quina, Collado, Fidel, Eze Ponce, Pol Lirola, Lautaro
 

Several changes at the start of the second half

The first 45 minutes end with a minimum advantage for Elche;

The referee has added a three-minute time limit;

Josant beats the rival goalkeeper in a one-on-one to put Elche ahead 
 

Five minutes to the end of the first half and the score remains tied at 0-0;

Long ball to Rodrigo, but goalkeeper Edgar Badia came out and grabbed the ball;

Pedro Bigas' shot was caught by Joel Robles 

Raúl Guti gets the first yellow card of the match;

Long shot from Roger, but the ball goes over the goal;

Elche players asked for a penalty for a possible handball;

Mascarell's shot goes over the goal;

Changes in both teams due to injuries, in Leeds United enters Greenwood for Summerville, while in Elche enters Gonzalo Verdú for John 

Chetauya was providential in keeping out the shot when Summerville was alone in front of the goalkeeper

Boye's shot was saved by the goalkeeper, but the rebound was picked up by Milla, but the referee disallowed the goal for offside. 

Rodrigo put the ball into play so the first possession goes to Leeds United;

The players are ready in the locker room ready for the start of the match;

In addition to Leeds United's friendly today against Elche, they will take on Real Sociedad next December 16, before playing two Premier League matches;

Elche's new coach will make his debut in front of his fans, in what will be the last home game for Elche in 2022.

Today is the LXI edition of the 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔 𝗗'𝗘𝗟𝗫 Trophy where the winner of the match will win the trophy.

This is Elche's starting line-up for the away game against Leeds

Leeds United will play with this eleven in their visit to Spain.

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This is the kick-off time of the match in several countries:
Argentina: 4:15 p.m.
Australia: 6:15 a.m. 
Bolivia: 3:15 p.m. 
Brazil: 4:15 p.m.
Chile: 4:15 p.m. 
Colombia: 2:15 p.m. 
Ecuador: 2:15 p.m. 
Spain: 8:15 p.m. 
United States (New York): 2:15 p.m. 
United States (Los Angeles): 11:15 a.m. 
India: 1:15 a.m. 
Japan: 4:15 a.m. 
Mexico: 1:15 p.m. 
Nigeria: 8:15 p.m. 
Paraguay: 4:15 p.m. 
Peru: 2:15 p.m.
United Kingdom: 7:15 p.m.

Rodrigo is the fourth-highest scorer in the Premier League with nine goals and one assist, second only to Ivan Toney. Kane and Haaland. The 31-year-old Spanish striker comes from scoring a brace in his most recent match, although it was not enough to prevent his team from losing.

Pere Milla is Elche's top scorer with three goals and one assist. It should be noted that the Spanish striker has contributed in four of the 10 goals scored by Elche in the league competition. Although he has not scored since October 23 in which his team drew 2-2 against Espanyol, he has not scored in the league.

The English team has just lost 4-3 against Tottenham in their last match, even though they were leading in the 76th minute. They have also been eliminated in the EFL Carabao Cup by Wolves in the round of 32. They are 15th in the Premier League standings with 15 points, just two points clear of the relegation zone and 11 points off the European places.

Elche comes from beating West Bromwich in a friendly match by the minimum and thanks to the goal of Ezequiel Ponce. Meanwhile, in their last official match they qualified for the next round of the Copa del Rey by beating Alcora 3-0. However, in LaLiga Santander they have three defeats and still do not know what it means to win, that is why they are at the bottom of the table with only 4 points and eight points away from the relegation places;

This will be the first time in history that Elche and Leeds United will face each other. Elche has only met once against an English team, West Bromwich, and they beat them 1-0 on December 2. While Leeds United has played against Spanish opponents 22 times with a balance of six wins, seven draws and nine defeats;

Elche and Leeds United will meet in a friendly match to take advantage of the stoppage for the Qatar 2022 World Cup;
 

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