Levante reignited their LaLiga survival push after sealing a dramatic 3–2 victory over regional rivals Elche on the Ciutat de València on Friday night time, claiming their first house league win of the season in extraordinary trend.
The outcome, shared on the membership’s official X account, got here simply days after a build-up targeted on whether or not Levante may lastly ship at house, a theme explored by SoftFootball forward of kick-off as Elche arrived nonetheless trying to find their first away win of the marketing campaign.
The hosts had already endured a tough run this season, together with current defeats that underlined their defensive fragility, whereas Elche had impressed in spells regardless of inconsistent outcomes on the street, as beforehand highlighted by SoftFootball throughout their chaotic 2–2 draw with Sevilla.
Elche struck first within the eleventh minute by means of Álvaro Rodríguez, who capitalised on poor defending to stroke a low end previous Mathew Ryan for his first away league purpose of the season.
Levante dominated territory and probabilities thereafter, with Carlos Álvarez and Iván Romero energetic, however Elche’s compact form allowed them to guard a 1–0 lead on the break.
The second half shifted dramatically in Levante’s favour. Pablo Martínez rose unmarked to go house Jeremy Toljan’s cross within the fiftieth minute earlier than turning supplier as Dela powered in one other header from Martínez’s supply within the 68th minute.
Simply as the house crowd sensed a significant win, substitute Adam Boayar surprised the stadium with a spectacular bicycle kick within the 93rd minute, assisted by Álex Sánchez.
There was nonetheless time for one ultimate twist. Within the 96th minute, Alan Matturro climbed highest to fulfill Jon Ander Olasagasti’s nook and head within the winner, sparking wild celebrations and sealing Luís Castro’s first house league victory.
Levante now sit inside three factors of security, whereas Elche stay eighth after struggling one other expensive setback on their travels.
