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Elche defeats Rayo Vallecano 3-0 in La Liga
Elche secured a decisive 3-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas during matchday ten of La Liga EA Sports. The match was characterized by three penalties awarded during the first half; Federico Redondo and Fer Niño converted the first two to give Elche a commanding 2-0 lead. Rayo Vallecano's Pathé Ciss missed a subsequent penalty attempt that could have narrowed the gap.
Germán Valera sealed the win for the visitors in the second half with a goal in the 68th minute. The victory allows Elche to move out of the relegation zone, reaching 10 points, while Rayo Vallecano remains in a precarious position with 9 points.
The match took place in a tense atmosphere, with the far end of the stadium partially closed following previous incidents. Despite the environmental context, Elche coach Martín Anselmi praised his team's ability to remain focused and disciplined throughout the encounter.
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Alcalá de Henares · Atlético Madrileño · Elche CF · Emil Audero · Estadio de Vallecas · Federico Redondo · Fer Niño · Fernando Torres · La Liga · Marco Siverio · Martin Anselmi · Rayo Vallecano