FT Rayo Vallecano 1 - 2
Espanyol
Commentary:
90+6' Both teams could have won today but Espanyol just managed to carve out the victory
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 64%, Espanyol: 36%.
90+5' The match resumes with a drop ball.
90+4' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+4' Safe hands from Fernando Pacheco as he comes out and claims the ball
90+4' Cesar Montes relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
90+4' Cesar Montes from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+4' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
90+3' Francisco Garcia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+3' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
90+3' Joselu from Espanyol is ruled offside.
90+3' Unai Lopez is penalised for pushing Edu Exposito.
90+2' Cesar Montes wins an air challenge against Sergio Camello
90+2' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+2' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+2' Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+1' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+1' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
90+1' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
90+1' Cesar Montes from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' The ref blows his whistle. Keidi Bare charged Andres Martin from behind and it's a free-kick
90' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 64%, Espanyol: 36%.
90' Fernando Pacheco from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
89' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
89' Sergio Camello makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
89' Joselu wins an air challenge against Santi Comesana
89' Goal kick for Espanyol.
89' A chance presents itself to Andres Martin from Rayo Vallecano but his header goes wide
89' The cross by Francisco Garcia from Rayo Vallecano successfully finds a teammate in the box.
88' Oscar Gil from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
88' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
88' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
88' Sergi Darder is leaving the field to be replaced by Edu Exposito in a tactical substitution.
88' Nico Ribaudo is leaving the field to be replaced by Vinicius de Souza Costa in a tactical substitution.
87' The referee signals a free kick as Oscar Gil from Espanyol trips Jose Pozo
87' The match resumes with a drop ball.
87' Isi Palazon is leaving the field to be replaced by Jose Pozo in a tactical substitution.
87' Alvaro Garcia is leaving the field to be replaced by Andres Martin in a tactical substitution.
87' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
86' Denis Suarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
86' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
85' Yellow card for Oscar Gil.
85' Obstruction as Oscar Gil cuts off the run of Alvaro Garcia. A free-kick is awarded.
85' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
85' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 63%, Espanyol: 37%.
85' Goal kick for Espanyol.
84' Sergio Camello from Rayo Vallecano sends an effort wide of target
84' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
84' Keidi Bare from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
84' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
83' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
83' Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano.
83' Oooh... that was a sitter! Javier Puado should have scored from that position
83' Javier Puado from Espanyol sends an effort wide of target
83' Nico Ribaudo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
83' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
83' Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
82' Cesar Montes wins an air challenge against Radamel Falcao
82' Goal kick for Espanyol.
82' A chance presents itself to Sergio Camello from Rayo Vallecano but his header goes wide
81' The cross by Francisco Garcia from Rayo Vallecano successfully finds a teammate in the box.
81' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
81' Keidi Bare from Espanyol concedes a foul on Santi Comesana but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
80' Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
80' Santi Comesana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
80' Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
80' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 63%, Espanyol: 37%.
79' Brian Olivan from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
79' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
79' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
79' Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
78' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
78' Santi Comesana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
78' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
77' Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
76' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
76' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
76' Rayo Vallecano are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
76' Joselu from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
76' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
76' Brian Olivan from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
76' The game is restarted.
76' Sergi Gomez is injured and is replaced by Cesar Montes.
75' Sergi Gomez is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
75' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 63%, Espanyol: 37%.
75' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
74' Brian Olivan is penalised for pushing Isi Palazon.
74' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
74' Francisco Garcia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
73' Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
73' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
73' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
73' Oscar Trejo is leaving the field to be replaced by Radamel Falcao in a tactical substitution.
73' Pathe Ciss is leaving the field to be replaced by Unai Lopez in a tactical substitution.
73' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
72' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
72' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
72' Goal kick for Espanyol.
72' Pathe Ciss makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
71' Leandro Cabrera makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
71' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
71' The game is restarted.
70' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 64%, Espanyol: 36%.
70' Nico Ribaudo is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
70' The referee runs back to show Alejandro Catena from Rayo Vallecano a yellow card for the previous foul.
70' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
69' Florian Lejeune makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
69' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
69' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
69' Oscar Gil successfully blocks the shot
69' A shot by Francisco Garcia is blocked.
68' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
68' Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano.
68' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
68' Brian Olivan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
67' Francisco Garcia from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
67' Raul de Tomas is leaving the field to be replaced by Sergio Camello in a tactical substitution.
67' Fernando Calero is leaving the field to be replaced by Keidi Bare in a tactical substitution.
66' The referee signals a free kick as Francisco Garcia from Rayo Vallecano trips Javier Puado
66' Francisco Garcia relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
66' Fernando Pacheco from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
65' Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
65' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 64%, Espanyol: 36%.
65' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
65' Sergi Gomez from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
65' Alvaro Garcia wins an air challenge against Nico Ribaudo
64' Fernando Pacheco from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
64' Oscar Trejo from Rayo Vallecano swings in the corner from the right.
63' Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
63' Rayo Vallecano start a counter attack.
63' Fernando Pacheco could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
63' Fernando Calero successfully blocks the shot
63' Raul de Tomas takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
62' The referee signals a free kick as Fernando Calero from Espanyol trips Isi Palazon
61' Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
61' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
60' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 64%, Espanyol: 36%.
59' G O O O A A A L - Nico Ribaudo reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!59' Close! Sergi Darder with a great hit from long range that bounces off the post!
59' Espanyol start a counter attack.
59' Brian Olivan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
59' Goal kick for Espanyol.
59' Oooh... that was a sitter! Isi Palazon should have scored from that position
59' Isi Palazon goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
59' Alvaro Garcia creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
58' Rayo Vallecano start a counter attack.
58' Santi Comesana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
58' Goal kick for Espanyol.
58' The referee is not having the complaints from Andoni Iraola who is given a yellow card for dissent
57' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
56' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
56' Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
55' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
55' Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
55' Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
55' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 65%, Espanyol: 35%.
55' Francisco Garcia relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
54' Fernando Pacheco makes a crucial save!
54' Good effort by Alvaro Garcia as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
54' Isi Palazon creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
54' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
53' Stole Dimitrievski from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
53' Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
52' Pathe Ciss from Rayo Vallecano is ruled offside.
52' Sergi Gomez from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
52' Oscar Trejo from Rayo Vallecano takes a short corner kick from the right.
51' Sergi Gomez from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
51' Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano.
51' Nico Ribaudo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
51' Espanyol start a counter attack.
51' The referee signals a free kick as Oscar Gil from Espanyol trips Alvaro Garcia
50' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 65%, Espanyol: 35%.
50' Brian Olivan is penalised for pushing Santi Comesana.
50' Stole Dimitrievski makes a crucial save!
50' Nico Ribaudo sends a header towards goal, but Stole Dimitrievski is there to comfortably save it
50' The cross by Brian Olivan from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
49' Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Raul de Tomas relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Rayo Vallecano start a counter attack.
49' Fernando Calero makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49' Alejandro Catena relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' A player from Espanyol takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
49' Alejandro Catena from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48' Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
48' Today's attendance is 12142.
48' The match resumes with a drop ball.
47' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
46' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
46' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 67%, Espanyol: 33%.
45+3' Alejandro Catena is penalised for pushing Joselu.
45+3' Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+3' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
45+3' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
45+2' Goal kick for Espanyol.
45+2' Raul de Tomas fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
45+2' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
45+1' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
45+1' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+1' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Pathe Ciss relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' A player from Espanyol takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
45' Stole Dimitrievski makes a crucial save!
45' Sergi Gomez sends a header towards goal, but Stole Dimitrievski is there to comfortably save it
45' Denis Suarez from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
45' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 67%, Espanyol: 33%.
45' Florian Lejeune from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
44' The referee signals a free kick as Pathe Ciss from Rayo Vallecano trips Nico Ribaudo
44' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
44' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
43' With that goal, Rayo Vallecano equalised. Game on!
42' G O O O A A A L - Raul de Tomas from Rayo Vallecano puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Fernando Pacheco decided to stay in the middle.41' PENALTY! - Oscar Gil handles the ball in the penalty box! Heavy protests from Oscar Gil but the ref is uninterested.
41' Fernando Pacheco from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
41' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 67%, Espanyol: 33%.
40' Yellow card for Oscar Trejo.
40' Dangerous challenge by Oscar Trejo from Rayo Vallecano. Sergi Gomez on the receiving end of that.
40' Goal kick for Espanyol.
40' Florian Lejeune goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
39' The cross by Isi Palazon from Rayo Vallecano successfully finds a teammate in the box.
39' Yellow card for Leandro Cabrera.
39' The referee signals a free kick as Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol trips Oscar Trejo
38' Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
38' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
38' Javier Puado sends a header towards goal, but Stole Dimitrievski is there to comfortably save it
38' The cross by Nico Ribaudo from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
38' Nico Ribaudo from Espanyol takes a short corner kick from the left.
38' Stole Dimitrievski relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Brian Olivan comes back onto the field.
37' The game is restarted.
37' Brian Olivan is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
35' Brian Olivan is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
35' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 67%, Espanyol: 33%.
35' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
35' Raul de Tomas from Rayo Vallecano commits a foul by elbowing Brian Olivan
34' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
34' Sergi Gomez from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
34' Isi Palazon swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
34' Sergi Gomez from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
33' Rayo Vallecano start a counter attack.
33' Ivan Balliu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' Espanyol start a counter attack.
33' Sergi Darder makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
33' Goal kick for Espanyol.
32' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
32' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
32' Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
31' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
30' Brian Olivan relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
30' The referee signals a free kick as Sergi Darder from Espanyol trips Ivan Balliu
30' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 66%, Espanyol: 34%.
29' Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano.
29' Ivan Balliu is penalised for pushing Joselu.
28' Oooh... that was a sitter! Raul de Tomas should have scored from that position
28' Good effort by Raul de Tomas as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
28' Oscar Trejo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
28' Rayo Vallecano start a counter attack.
28' Oscar Trejo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
28' Raul de Tomas sends a header towards goal, but Fernando Pacheco is there to comfortably save it
28' The cross by Ivan Balliu from Rayo Vallecano successfully finds a teammate in the box.
27' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
27' Francisco Garcia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
27' Brian Olivan relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Rayo Vallecano start a counter attack.
27' Alejandro Catena from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
27' Nico Ribaudo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
26' Alejandro Catena successfully blocks the shot
26' A shot by Denis Suarez is blocked.
26' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
26' Safe hands from Fernando Pacheco as he comes out and claims the ball
25' Alvaro Garcia creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
25' Rayo Vallecano with a potentially dangerous attack.
25' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 64%, Espanyol: 36%.
25' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
25' Espanyol managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
23' G O O O A A A L - Sergi Darder reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!23' Pathe Ciss could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
23' Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
23' Florian Lejeune from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
23' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
23' Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
22' Fernando Calero from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
22' Isi Palazon from Rayo Vallecano swings in the corner from the left.
22' Fernando Pacheco makes a crucial save!
22' Good effort by Raul de Tomas as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
22' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 66%, Espanyol: 34%.
20' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
20' Sergi Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Rayo Vallecano start a counter attack.
20' Javier Puado could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
20' Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
20' The game is restarted.
20' The referee is not having the complaints from Luis Garcia who is given a yellow card for dissent
19' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
19' Pathe Ciss wins an air challenge against Nico Ribaudo
19' Raul de Tomas from Rayo Vallecano is ruled offside.
18' Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
17' Sergi Darder from Espanyol goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Isi Palazon
17' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
16' Dangerous challenge by Francisco Garcia from Rayo Vallecano. Joselu on the receiving end of that.
16' Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
15' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
15' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
15' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
15' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 77%, Espanyol: 23%.
14' Stole Dimitrievski makes a crucial save!
14' Good effort by Joselu as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
14' Espanyol start a counter attack.
14' Denis Suarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
14' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
14' Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano.
13' Francisco Garcia wins an air challenge against Oscar Gil
12' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
12' Florian Lejeune from Rayo Vallecano intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
11' Sergi Darder from Espanyol takes a short corner kick from the right.
11' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
10' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
10' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 81%, Espanyol: 19%.
10' Rayo Vallecano are in control of the ball.
9' Joselu wins an air challenge against Pathe Ciss
9' Goal kick for Espanyol.
9' Oscar Trejo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
8' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
8' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
7' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
7' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
7' Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
6' Oscar Gil relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
6' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
6' Sergi Gomez successfully blocks the shot
6' A shot by Raul de Tomas is blocked.
6' Rayo Vallecano are trying to create something here.
6' Sergi Gomez from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
6' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
6' Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Rayo Vallecano start a counter attack.
6' Denis Suarez relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Denis Suarez is penalised for pushing Oscar Trejo.
5' Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 50%, Espanyol: 50%.
4' Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
4' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
3' Fernando Calero makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3' Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
3' Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano.
3' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
2' Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
2' Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
1' Goal kick for Rayo Vallecano.
1' Safe hands from Fernando Pacheco as he comes out and claims the ball
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Rayo Vallecano kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
1' Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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