Elche knock out Pinatar with a hat-trick of goals in Copa del Rey

Elche defeated hosts Pinatar 3-1 in a match held as part of the round of 128 of the 2026 Copa del Rey competition, in a game played on 27 October 2026 at 21:00 Saudi time (the same as Damascus time).

Pinatar opened the scoring in the 18th minute to take the lead over their visitors, before Elche responded strongly through their player Ezequiel Ponce Martínez, who scored the equaliser in the 32nd minute.

In the second half, Ponce Martínez returned to score his second goal of the match in the 54th minute, giving his team the lead for the first time in the game.

Elche's third goal came in the 81st minute through Ali Houary, sealing the match in the team's favour with a score of 3-1.

With this win, Elche continue their journey in the Copa del Rey after overcoming the Pinatar obstacle, while Pinatar bow out of the competition in the first round of 128.