Valencia secure vital La Liga win against Elche

By Feargal Brennan - 30 January 2021, 23:48

VALENCIA, SPAIN - JANUARY 30: Daniel Wass of Valencia celebrates with Goncalo Guedes after scoring their team's first goal during the La Liga Santander match between Valencia CF and Elche CF at Estadio Mestalla on January 30, 2021 in Valencia, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

Valencia have ended a three game winless run in La Liga action with a vital 1-0 victory at home to neighbours Elche.

Javi Gracia’s side have struggled in the opening weeks of 2021 but Daniel Wass’ first half goal secured a crucial three points at the Estadio Mestalla.

Los Che were on top from the start against Jorge Almiron’s side with Wass denied an early goal by Diego Gonzalez’s goal line clearance.

However, the Danish international was not to be frustrated as he powerfully headed home Jose Gaya’s cross on 22 minutes.

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Garcia’s side should have doubled their advantage before the break but midfielder Carlos Soler was denied from the penalty spot.

Soler then missed two gilt edged chances to make it 2-0 after the break with the Spanish international unable to increase the hosts advantage beyond a single goal.

Valencia head to Athletic Bilbao in their next league game next weekend with Elche hosting Villarreal.

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