Elche secure dominant away victory against Rayo Vallecano
Elche cruised to a comfortable win over Rayo Vallecano, scoring two penalties in the first half.
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Elche secured a decisive 3-0 away victory against Rayo Vallecano in the 10th round of La Liga. The visitors showed clinical efficiency, converting two penalties within the first half to establish a comfortable lead.
Federico Redondo opened the scoring from the spot in the 23rd minute, followed by Fer Nino, who successfully converted another penalty in the 36th minute. Rayo Vallecano had an opportunity to find a way back into the game before halftime, but Pathe Ciss missed a penalty in the 39th minute.
In the second half, the hosts looked to reduce the deficit, but German Valera sealed the result for Elche with a goal in the 68th minute. The win highlights Elche's effectiveness in attacking transitions throughout the match.