Aubameyang Opens Account But Deportivo Cannot Find Winner
Deportivo de A Coruña began their La Liga campaign with high hopes of a winning start, but Elche proved stubborn opponents in what became a frustrating afternoon for the home side. Pierre-Aubameyang gave the Galician club the perfect platform when he broke the deadlock in the 21st minute, settling early nerves at Riazor. Yet the hosts could not build on that advantage.
Discipline became an issue as the match wore on. Xavier Navarro was shown a yellow card in the 26th minute for Deportivo, while teammate Luis Amatucci picked up a booking before half-time as tensions simmered. Elche levelled through an equaliser that arrived without clear warning, dragging themselves back into a contest that had looked to be slipping away.
The visitors grew in confidence after finding the net. Gérard Villar received a yellow card late on in the 67th minute, but Elche's defensive organisation held firm against Deportivo's increasingly desperate searching. The home side threw bodies forward in search of a winner yet lacked the cutting edge to break through.
Deportivo de A Coruña 1-1 Elche represented a disappointing start for the Galicians, who will reflect on two points dropped at home. Elche, meanwhile, depart with their away point intact and a platform to build from. The result sets a cautious tone for both sides as the campaign gathers pace.
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