Aubameyang scores on Deportivo's first night back, and Riazor still only gets a point
Elche had 61% of the ball, 640 passes and the better chances. Deportivo had Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and for 55 minutes that was enough.
Riazor got its goal on 21 minutes, and it came from the name everybody had turned up to watch. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang put Deportivo ahead on the opening night of their season.
Holding it was the hard part, and they nearly managed.
Elche kept the ball, Deportivo kept the lead
Elche finished with 61% possession, 640 passes to Deportivo's 403, and 88% accuracy. They created two big chances to Deportivo's none, and their 1.41 expected goals against Deportivo's 0.34 says who was doing the football.
The equaliser arrived on 76 minutes through Marc Aguado. Deportivo's goalkeeper made five saves; a sixth would have won the game.
Match facts
- 21' — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Deportivo)
- 76' — Marc Aguado (Elche)
| Stat | Deportivo | Elche |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Total shots | 8 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 6 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.34 | 1.41 |
| Accurate passes | 330 (82%) | 566 (88%) |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Fouls committed | 17 | 12 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Saves | 5 | 2 |
What's next
Deportivo go to Málaga on Monday 24 August, promoted side against promoted side. Elche host Barcelona on Sunday 23 August, which is a rather different way to spend a weekend.
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