Levante Secures Thrilling Victory Against Elche
In an exhilarating finish at the Ciutat de València Stadium, Levante clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory against Elche in La Liga on Friday, marking the team’s first win at home this season and enhancing their hopes of escaping relegation. Previously, Levante had been the only team without a home victory this season, a streak that appeared set to continue after Alvaro Rodríguez scored for Elche just 11 minutes into the match.
Turning Point of the Match
However, the tide turned when Pablo Martínez equalized for Levante five minutes into the second half with a deft flick. The home side then took the lead with a goal from Adrián de la Fuente midway through the half. Elche responded late in the match as Adam Boayar delivered a spectacular overhead kick to level the score in stoppage time, seemingly locking in a draw.
Dramatic Finish
Yet, just when it seemed the game would end in a tie, Levante’s Alan Matturro headed home a corner in the 96th minute, igniting a wave of jubilation among the home crowd.
“Our fans gave us that support, that belief,” said Martínez. “Thanks to them, we were able to score the third goal and give them something to celebrate.”
Managerial Impact
Since Luís Castro took over as manager, Levante has accrued seven points in the four matches played, climbing to second from bottom in the league yet standing four points clear of last-placed Oviedo and two points behind Alaves. Meanwhile, Elche remains solidly in eighth place.
