Elche CF drew 2-2 with Córdoba CF in a preseason friendly, in a match that ended with a surreal final stretch. The visitors, who were down 2-0 at halftime, reacted in the second half with two goals from Umaru Konare, although the game was marked by red cards and a possible uncalled penalty in the closing minutes. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 18th in La Liga, 32 pts, 7W-11D-13L from 31 games, recent form WLWLL.
How did the match unfold?
Córdoba CF dominated the first half, scoring twice in the first 26 minutes. However, Elche CF responded in the second half with two goals from Konare in four minutes, leveling the score. The injury to Jacobo Martí in the 53rd minute complicated things for Córdoba, who played a man down for nine minutes.
What happened at the end?
The match ended controversially: in the 89th minute, the referee sent off Albarrán for protesting a possible penalty to Víctor Sánchez. Córdoba CF finished with ten players, and the game ended in a draw that left both sides with mixed feelings.
What does this mean for Elche CF?
The draw against a Segunda División side like Córdoba CF is not the ideal result for Elche CF, who are looking to improve after a difficult La Liga season. The team, which finished last season in 18th place with 32 points, needs to show more consistency in preseason to face the new campaign with confidence.
