Commentary:
90+7' Raul de Tomas from Espanyol is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+7' Plenty of chances in this game but neither team could score the decisive goal
90+7' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: Elche: 58%, Espanyol: 42%.
90+6' Gerard Gumbau is penalised for pushing Sergi Gomez.
90+6' Tete Morente from Elche swings in the corner from the left.
90+6' What a save! Pere Milla has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by the keeper!
90+6' Dario Benedetto from Elche find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
90+6' Could be a good chance here as Fidel from Elche cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+5' Dario Benedetto goes for glory from long range but the keeper is equal to his shot and saves it!
90+5' Ball possession: Elche: 58%, Espanyol: 42%.
90+4' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' The referee is not having the complaints from Pedro Bigas who is given a yellow card for dissent
90+4' Fidel from Elche directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+4' Tete Morente from Elche passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+3' Elche are in control of the ball.
90+3' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' Pedro Bigas relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Adria Pedrosa puts in a cross...
90+3' Could be a good chance here as Fran Merida from Espanyol cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+2' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
90+1' Elche are trying to create something here.
90+1' Elche plays a short goal kick.
90+1' That's a great ball by Adrian Embarba from Espanyol. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Dangerous challenge by Adrian Embarba from Espanyol. Johan Mojica on the receiving end of that.
90' Ball possession: Elche: 58%, Espanyol: 42%.
90' Dario Benedetto goes for glory from long range but the keeper is equal to his shot and saves it!
89' Tete Morente of Elche passes the ball to a team mate.
89' Elche are in control of the ball.
89' Johan Mojica from Elche tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
89' Elche plays a short goal kick.
88' Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
88' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
88' Nico Ribaudo sees his shot deflected off target
88' Francisco Casilla relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Fran Merida from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
87' A direct free kick from Adrian Embarba is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
87' Today's attendance is 13449.
86' Yellow card for Helibelton Palacios.
86' The referee signals a free kick as Helibelton Palacios from Elche trips Nico Ribaudo
86' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
85' Ball possession: Elche: 58%, Espanyol: 42%.
85' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' G O O O A A A L - Dario Benedetto reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!84' Poor play by Leandro Cabrera as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
84' Fidel puts in a cross...
83' Adrian Embarba puts in a cross...
83' Johan Mojica comes back onto the field.
83' The game is restarted.
83' Raul Guti is leaving the field to be replaced by Helibelton Palacios in a tactical substitution.
82' Antonio Barragan is leaving the field to be replaced by Pere Milla in a tactical substitution.
82' Oscar Gil is injured and is replaced by Fran Merida.
82' Oscar Gil is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
81' Johan Mojica is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
80' Ball possession: Elche: 57%, Espanyol: 43%.
80' Johan Mojica is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
80' Oscar Gil is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
80' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
80' Gerard Gumbau is penalised for pushing Aleix Vidal.
79' Johan Mojica from Elche passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
79' Sergi Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Johan Mojica puts in a cross...
79' Tete Morente of Elche passes the ball to a team mate.
79' Elche are trying to create something here.
79' Elche are in control of the ball.
78' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
78' Dangerous challenge by Lucas Boye from Elche. Yangel Herrera on the receiving end of that.
78' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' The referee signals a free kick as Adrian Embarba from Espanyol trips Tete Morente
77' A long range shot from Raul de Tomas is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
77' Sergi Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Gerard Gumbau puts in a cross...
76' Elche take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Elche are in control of the ball.
75' Oscar Melendo is leaving the field to be replaced by Aleix Vidal in a tactical substitution.
75' The referee signals a free kick as Tete Morente from Elche trips Yangel Herrera
75' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: Elche: 56%, Espanyol: 44%.
74' Diego Lopez from Espanyol receives a yellow card for time wasting.
74' The game is restarted.
74' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
73' Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
73' A chance presents itself to Dario Benedetto from Elche but his header goes wide
73' Tete Morente puts in a cross...
73' Elche are trying to create something here.
72' Elche are in control of the ball.
72' Pedro Bigas from Elche passes the ball in the box, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
72' Elche take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Antonio Barragan puts in a cross...
71' Elche plays a short goal kick.
70' Ball possession: Elche: 55%, Espanyol: 45%.
70' Yangel Herrera from Espanyol sends an effort wide of target
70' A shot by Leandro Cabrera is blocked.
70' Poor play by Gonzalo Verdu as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
70' Adrian Embarba swings in a cross from the free kick.
69' Pedro Bigas from Elche goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nico Ribaudo
69' Raul de Tomas of Espanyol passes the ball to a team mate.
69' Nico Ribaudo from Espanyol sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
69' Could be a good chance here as Oscar Melendo from Espanyol cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
68' Good effort by Tete Morente as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
68' Tete Morente from Elche takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
67' Goal kick for Elche.
67' Sergi Darder is leaving the field to be replaced by Yangel Herrera in a tactical substitution.
66' CROSSBAR! A header from Leandro Cabrera hits the crossbar!
66' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
66' Lucas Boye clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
65' Adria Pedrosa puts in a cross...
65' Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol takes a short corner kick from the left.
65' Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
65' Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
65' Ball possession: Elche: 57%, Espanyol: 43%.
65' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Javier Pastore is leaving the field to be replaced by Dario Benedetto in a tactical substitution.
63' Lucas Perez is leaving the field to be replaced by Gerard Gumbau in a tactical substitution.
63' Omar Mascarell is leaving the field to be replaced by Tete Morente in a tactical substitution.
63' Lucas Boye from Elche is ruled offside.
63' A shot by Johan Mojica is blocked.
63' Pedro Bigas from Elche tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
63' Lucas Perez from Elche swings in the corner from the left.
62' Johan Mojica from Elche tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
62' Elche take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' Fidel goes for glory from long range but the keeper is equal to his shot and saves it!
60' Ball possession: Elche: 57%, Espanyol: 43%.
60' Lucas Boye is penalised for pushing Sergi Gomez.
59' Raul Guti of Elche passes the ball to a team mate.
59' Javier Pastore of Elche passes the ball to a team mate.
59' Lucas Boye of Elche passes the ball to a team mate.
58' The referee signals a free kick as Antonio Barragan from Elche trips Nico Ribaudo
58' Manu Morlanes takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
57' Gonzalo Verdu is penalised for pushing Nico Ribaudo.
56' Raul de Tomas volleys a shot on target, but the keeper saves it.
56' Adria Pedrosa puts in a cross...
56' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Elche: 60%, Espanyol: 40%.
55' Francisco Casilla relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Nico Ribaudo from Espanyol swings in the corner from the left.
54' The match is very one-sided right now. Espanyol are clearly dominating possession
54' Raul de Tomas forces a good save from Francisco Casilla who turns the ball behind for a corner!
54' Raul de Tomas from Espanyol takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
52' Adria Pedrosa provided the assist for the goal.
52' G O O O A A A L - Raul de Tomas volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right. A great finish!52' Adria Pedrosa puts in a cross...
51' Raul de Tomas provided the assist for the goal.
51' G O O O A A A L - Manu Morlanes from Espanyol beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!51' Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Could be a good chance here as Raul de Tomas from Espanyol cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
50' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
50' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Ball possession: Elche: 61%, Espanyol: 39%.
50' Adria Pedrosa is penalised for pushing Antonio Barragan.
49' Elche plays a short goal kick.
49' Manu Morlanes from Espanyol crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
48' Elche are in control of the ball.
48' Nico Ribaudo is penalised for pushing Raul Guti.
47' Elche are in control of the ball.
47' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Elche are in control of the ball.
46' Lei Wu is leaving the field to be replaced by Nico Ribaudo in a tactical substitution.
46' David Lopez is leaving the field to be replaced by Manu Morlanes in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The only goal scored by Elche gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Elche: 59%, Espanyol: 41%.
45+1' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' Sergi Darder from Espanyol directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Goal kick for Elche.
45' Oscar Melendo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
45' Oscar Melendo from Espanyol takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45' Ball possession: Elche: 62%, Espanyol: 38%.
45' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' The referee signals a free kick as Johan Mojica from Elche trips Oscar Gil
44' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
44' Lucas Boye from Elche takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
43' Elche are in control of the ball.
43' Safe hands from Francisco Casilla as he comes out and claims the ball
43' Sergi Gomez sends a long ball upfield.
43' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Johan Mojica relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Oscar Gil puts in a cross...
43' Raul de Tomas of Espanyol passes the ball to a team mate.
42' Lucas Boye is penalised for pushing David Lopez.
42' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
42' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
41' Oscar Gil from Espanyol makes an aerial pass in the box, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
41' Sergi Darder puts in a cross...
40' Ball possession: Elche: 66%, Espanyol: 34%.
40' Sergi Darder from Espanyol tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
40' Antonio Barragan relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Adrian Embarba puts in a cross...
40' Gonzalo Verdu relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol swings in the corner from the left.
39' Antonio Barragan clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
39' Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
38' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
38' Elche are in control of the ball.
37' Reckless challenge there. David Lopez commits a rough foul on Gonzalo Verdu
37' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
36' Sergi Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Antonio Barragan puts in a cross...
36' Elche are in control of the ball.
35' Elche are in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Elche: 65%, Espanyol: 35%.
34' After a tactical foul, Gonzalo Verdu sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
34' Gonzalo Verdu is penalised for pushing Adria Pedrosa.
34' Fidel from Elche directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' Elche are trying to create something here.
32' Elche are in control of the ball.
32' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol is ruled offside.
32' Gonzalo Verdu relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol sends a deflected cross into the box.
31' A shot by Oscar Melendo is blocked.
31' Poor play by Antonio Barragan as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
31' Adrian Embarba puts in a cross...
30' Ball possession: Elche: 66%, Espanyol: 34%.
30' Elche plays a short goal kick.
30' Oscar Gil goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
30' Johan Mojica relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
30' Adrian Embarba from Espanyol tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
29' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
28' Elche take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Elche are in control of the ball.
27' Elche are in control of the ball.
27' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' Elche are in control of the ball.
25' Ball possession: Elche: 65%, Espanyol: 35%.
25' The referee signals a free kick as Oscar Gil from Espanyol trips Javier Pastore
24' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
23' G O O O O O A A L - Lucas Boye finds the net with the right foot!23' David Lopez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
23' Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
23' Raul Guti fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
23' Sergi Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Javier Pastore from Elche swings in the corner from the left.
22' Sergi Gomez clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
22' Lucas Perez puts in a cross...
21' The referee signals a free kick as Javier Pastore from Elche trips Oscar Melendo
21' Omar Mascarell of Elche passes the ball to a team mate.
21' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Elche are trying to create something here.
20' Javier Pastore from Elche passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20' Could be a good chance here as Johan Mojica from Elche cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
20' Ball possession: Elche: 66%, Espanyol: 34%.
19' Elche are in control of the ball.
19' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Danger averted there as Pedro Bigas from Elche clears the danger with a good tackle
19' Gonzalo Verdu from Elche concedes a foul on Raul de Tomas but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
18' Elche plays a short goal kick.
18' Sergi Darder fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
17' Omar Mascarell from Elche directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
17' Sergi Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Antonio Barragan puts in a cross...
17' Lucas Perez from Elche passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
16' Elche are in control of the ball.
16' Elche plays a short goal kick.
15' Ball possession: Elche: 66%, Espanyol: 34%.
15' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
13' Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
13' Johan Mojica from Elche had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
13' Antonio Barragan puts in a cross...
13' Raul Guti goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
13' Adria Pedrosa relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Johan Mojica puts in a cross...
13' Lucas Perez of Elche passes the ball to a team mate.
12' Adria Pedrosa is penalised for pushing Fidel.
12' Omar Mascarell comes back onto the field.
12' Elche plays a short goal kick.
11' The game is restarted.
11' Omar Mascarell is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
11' Omar Mascarell is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
11' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
10' Ball possession: Elche: 66%, Espanyol: 34%.
10' Omar Mascarell is penalised for pushing Oscar Melendo.
10' Fidel from Elche is ruled offside.
10' Pedro Bigas puts in a cross...
9' Oscar Gil is penalised for pushing Javier Pastore.
8' Safe hands from Diego Lopez as he comes out and claims the ball
8' Johan Mojica puts in a cross...
8' Elche take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Omar Mascarell relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol directs a ball squarely in the box.
7' Dangerous challenge by Gonzalo Verdu from Elche. Raul de Tomas on the receiving end of that.
6' Elche take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Antonio Barragan puts in a cross...
6' Could be a good chance here as Lucas Perez from Elche cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
6' Elche take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Elche plays a short goal kick.
5' Ball possession: Elche: 68%, Espanyol: 32%.
5' Adria Pedrosa sends a shot inches wide. Close!
5' Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
4' Raul de Tomas goes for glory from long range but the keeper is equal to his shot and saves it!
4' A shot by Javier Pastore is blocked.
4' Elche take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Adria Pedrosa relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Johan Mojica puts in a cross...
3' Raul de Tomas is penalised for pushing Gonzalo Verdu.
2' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Fidel from Elche tries to play a 1-2 with Lucas Perez, but the ball is intercepted.
2' Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Antonio Barragan puts in a cross...
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Elche plays a short goal kick.
1' Raul de Tomas fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Espanyol kick-off, and the game is underway.
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