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+6' Ball possession: Espanyol: 32%, Elche: 68%.
90+6' Safe hands from Inaki Pena as he comes out and claims the ball
90+6' Victor Chust relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5' Urko Gonzalez de Zarate from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5' Pol Lozano from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5' Elche are trying to create something here.
90+5' Elche take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+5' Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+4' Elche are trying to create something here.
90+4' Omar El Hilali successfully blocks the shot
90+4' A shot by Rafa Mir is blocked.
90+4' Fernando Calero successfully blocks the shot
90+4' A shot by Rafa Mir is blocked.
90+4' Leandro Cabrera successfully blocks the shot
90+4' A shot by Andre Silva is blocked.
90+4' Elche are trying to create something here.
90+3' Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+3' Goal kick for Elche.
90+3' Roberto Fernandez from Espanyol tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
90+3' Roberto Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Goal kick for Elche.
90+2' Oooh... that was a sitter! Tyrhys Dolan should have scored from that position
90+2' Tyrhys Dolan from Espanyol sends an effort wide of target
90+2' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
90+1' Yellow card for Alvaro Nunez.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Alvaro Nunez from Elche trips Tyrhys Dolan
90+1' Elche are trying to create something here.
90+1' Ball possession: Espanyol: 5%, Elche: 95%.
90+1' Omar El Hilali relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Ball possession: Espanyol: 32%, Elche: 68%.
90' Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Good effort by Rafa Mir as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90' Elche are trying to create something here.
90' Victor Chust relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Goal kick for Espanyol.
89' Andre Silva goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
88' The referee runs back to show Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol a yellow card for the previous foul.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Pol Lozano from Espanyol trips Alvaro Rodriguez
88' Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol concedes a foul on Alvaro Rodriguez but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
88' Elche are trying to create something here.
87' Goal kick for Espanyol.
87' Omar El Hilali makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
87' Elche are trying to create something here.
87' Roberto Fernandez hand-balls.
86' Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Ruben Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Elche are in control of the ball.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Aleix Febas from Elche trips Urko Gonzalez de Zarate
85' Ball possession: Espanyol: 34%, Elche: 66%.
85' Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
84' Elche are trying to create something here.
84' Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Elche are trying to create something here.
83' The referee signals a free kick as Roberto Fernandez from Espanyol trips Victor Chust
83' Fernando Calero relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Elche take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
83' Victor Chust relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' The referee signals a free kick as Charles Pickel from Espanyol trips Aleix Febas
82' Goal kick for Espanyol.
82' Pere Milla is leaving the field to be replaced by Omar El Hilali in a tactical substitution.
82' Josan from Elche tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
81' Elche are trying to create something here.
81' Elche are in control of the ball.
81' Goal kick for Elche.
81' Roberto Fernandez from Espanyol fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
80' The cross by Pere Milla from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
80' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
80' Ball possession: Espanyol: 34%, Elche: 66%.
80' Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Pedro Bigas is leaving the field to be replaced by Victor Chust in a tactical substitution.
79' Pere Milla commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Pere Milla from Espanyol trips Aleix Febas
78' Elche are in control of the ball.
78' Goal kick for Elche.
78' Pere Milla from Espanyol tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
78' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
77' Elche take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
77' Pedro Bigas relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Alvaro Rodriguez from Elche commits a foul by elbowing Leandro Cabrera
75' Ball possession: Espanyol: 34%, Elche: 66%.
75' Edu Exposito is leaving the field to be replaced by Urko Gonzalez de Zarate in a tactical substitution.
75' Carlos Romero is leaving the field to be replaced by Jose Salinas in a tactical substitution.
74' Pere Milla shoots from outside the box, but Inaki Pena has it under control
74' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
73' Alvaro Nunez from Elche is ruled offside.
73' Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
73' Aleix Febas from Elche takes a short corner kick from the right.
72' Carlos Romero successfully blocks the shot
72' A shot by Alvaro Rodriguez is blocked.
72' Leandro Cabrera successfully blocks the shot
72' A shot by Alvaro Rodriguez is blocked.
71' Elche are trying to create something here.
71' Adria Pedrosa relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
70' German Valera is leaving the field to be replaced by Josan in a tactical substitution.
70' Marc Aguado is leaving the field to be replaced by Alvaro Rodriguez in a tactical substitution.
70' Ball possession: Espanyol: 36%, Elche: 64%.
69' Charles Pickel relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Safe hands from Inaki Pena as he comes out and claims the ball
68' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
68' Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
67' Goal kick for Elche.
67' Pere Milla from Espanyol tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
67' Charles Pickel relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
66' David Affengruber relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Goal kick for Espanyol.
65' Elche are trying to create something here.
65' Ball possession: Espanyol: 37%, Elche: 63%.
65' Jofre Carreras is leaving the field to be replaced by Tyrhys Dolan in a tactical substitution.
65' Pol Lozano pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked.
65' Pol Lozano from Espanyol goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Aleix Febas
64' The referee signals a free kick as Alvaro Nunez from Elche trips Pere Milla
64' Carlos Romero relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Elche are trying to create something here.
63' Safe hands from Inaki Pena as he comes out and claims the ball
61' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
61' Ruben Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Safe hands from Marko Dmitrovic as he comes out and claims the ball
60' Elche are trying to create something here.
60' Ball possession: Espanyol: 36%, Elche: 64%.
60' Dangerous challenge by Rodrigo Mendoza from Elche. Roberto Fernandez on the receiving end of that.
59' Carlos Romero hand-balls.
59' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
57' David Affengruber makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
57' Roberto Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Goal kick for Elche.
57' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
56' The game is restarted.
56' Leo Petrot is leaving the field to be replaced by Adria Pedrosa in a tactical substitution.
56' Martim Neto is leaving the field to be replaced by Rodrigo Mendoza in a tactical substitution.
55' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
55' Andre Silva from Elche is ruled offside.
55' Elche are trying to create something here.
55' Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' German Valera from Elche takes a short corner kick from the right.
55' Ball possession: Espanyol: 36%, Elche: 64%.
55' Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
54' Carlos Romero from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
54' Elche are trying to create something here.
53' Elche are in control of the ball.
53' Elche take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
53' Elche take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
52' Elche take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
52' Leo Petrot relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
51' David Affengruber from Elche intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' German Valera from Elche intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
51' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Martim Neto from Elche trips Edu Exposito
50' Ball possession: Espanyol: 36%, Elche: 64%.
50' Leandro Cabrera is penalised for pushing Inaki Pena.
49' Inaki Pena from Elche intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
49' The referee signals a free kick as Leo Petrot from Elche trips Ruben Sanchez
48' Espanyol managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
47' Edu Exposito provided the assist for the goal.
47' GOAL! - Carlos Romero score from a shot with the left foot, that takes a deflection.47' The cross by Edu Exposito from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
47' Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
47' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
47' Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
47' The referee signals a free kick as Pol Lozano from Espanyol trips Rafa Mir
46' Elche are trying to create something here.
46' Clemens Riedel is leaving the field to be replaced by Fernando Calero in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Espanyol: 36%, Elche: 64%.
45+2' Elche take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+2' Clemens Riedel from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+2' Elche start a counter attack.
45+2' German Valera relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' Pere Milla from Espanyol takes a short corner kick from the left.
45+1' Pedro Bigas from Elche intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+1' Pedro Bigas from Elche intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+1' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Espanyol: 36%, Elche: 64%.
45' The referee signals a free kick as Roberto Fernandez from Espanyol trips Pedro Bigas
45' David Affengruber successfully blocks the shot
45' A shot by Pol Lozano is blocked.
45' Edu Exposito relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Elche take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
44' Ruben Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Safe hands from Inaki Pena as he comes out and claims the ball
43' Leo Petrot relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
43' Rafa Mir is penalised for pushing Clemens Riedel.
42' Clemens Riedel relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Elche are in control of the ball.
42' Pedro Bigas relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Espanyol start a counter attack.
41' Charles Pickel relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Elche are trying to create something here.
41' Goal kick for Elche.
40' Pere Milla from Espanyol sends an effort wide of target
40' A player from Espanyol takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
40' Ball possession: Espanyol: 35%, Elche: 65%.
39' Rafa Mir pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked.
39' Rafa Mir from Elche goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ruben Sanchez
39' Goal kick for Espanyol.
39' Rafa Mir from Elche fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
39' The cross by Martim Neto from Elche successfully finds a teammate in the box.
38' Elche are trying to create something here.
38' Pol Lozano from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
38' Elche are trying to create something here.
38' Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Pere Milla from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
37' Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
37' Elche are trying to create something here.
36' Safe hands from Marko Dmitrovic as he comes out and claims the ball
36' Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Inaki Pena makes a crucial save!
36' Pere Milla volleys a shot on target, but Inaki Pena is on hand to save it
36' Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
36' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
35' Ball possession: Espanyol: 35%, Elche: 65%.
35' David Affengruber relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
34' Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
33' Goal kick for Elche.
33' Roberto Fernandez from Espanyol fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
33' Edu Exposito from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
33' Pere Milla sends a direct free kick on target, but Inaki Pena has it under control
32' The referee signals a free kick as Leo Petrot from Elche trips Pol Lozano
31' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
31' Edu Exposito relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Elche are trying to create something here.
31' David Affengruber makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
31' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
30' Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Marc Aguado makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
30' Ball possession: Espanyol: 32%, Elche: 68%.
30' Elche take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
29' Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
29' The game is restarted.
26' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
26' Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
26' Elche take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
25' Ball possession: Espanyol: 30%, Elche: 70%.
25' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
25' The referee signals a free kick as Rafa Mir from Elche trips Pol Lozano
23' David Affengruber from Elche intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
23' Pere Milla swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
23' Inaki Pena makes a crucial save!
23' Good effort by Pere Milla as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
22' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
21' Charles Pickel relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Elche are trying to create something here.
21' The referee signals a free kick as Marc Aguado from Elche trips Jofre Carreras
20' Inaki Pena from Elche intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
20' David Affengruber from Elche intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
20' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Espanyol: 21%, Elche: 79%.
19' Marc Aguado relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
19' Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Inaki Pena from Elche intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
18' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
18' Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
18' Alvaro Nunez relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
17' Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
17' Elche take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
16' Safe hands from Marko Dmitrovic as he comes out and claims the ball
16' Elche are in control of the ball.
16' Roberto Fernandez from Espanyol commits a foul by elbowing Pedro Bigas
15' Ball possession: Espanyol: 18%, Elche: 82%.
15' Espanyol take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
15' Pol Lozano from Espanyol goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Aleix Febas
14' Inaki Pena relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' The referee signals a free kick as Marc Aguado from Elche trips Pol Lozano
14' Aleix Febas relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Pol Lozano relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Elche take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
13' Clemens Riedel relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Clemens Riedel commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Clemens Riedel from Espanyol trips Andre Silva
11' Good effort by Rafa Mir as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
11' Elche are trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Espanyol: 24%, Elche: 76%.
10' The referee signals a free kick as David Affengruber from Elche trips Roberto Fernandez
9' Clemens Riedel from Espanyol intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
9' Good effort by Aleix Febas as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
9' Elche are trying to create something here.
8' Roberto Fernandez sends a header towards goal, but Inaki Pena is there to comfortably save it
8' The cross by Pere Milla from Espanyol successfully finds a teammate in the box.
8' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
7' Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
7' The ref blows his whistle. Jofre Carreras charged Aleix Febas from behind and it's a free-kick
6' Elche are in control of the ball.
6' Elche take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
6' Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
5' Espanyol take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
5' Elche are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Espanyol: 37%, Elche: 63%.
4' Pedro Bigas relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Ruben Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Elche are in control of the ball.
3' Inaki Pena relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Aleix Febas shoots from outside the box, but Marko Dmitrovic has it under control
3' Elche are trying to create something here.
2' Elche are in control of the ball.
2' David Affengruber from Elche intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
2' Edu Exposito from Espanyol swings in the corner from the right.
2' Good effort by Jofre Carreras as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
2' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Espanyol kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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