“Kike García fires Espanyol ahead with a precise right-footed finish from the left side of the penalty area following Pol Lozano's assist after a swift counter-attack”
Pivotal“Marc Aguado levels the score with a well-placed right-footed effort from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, bringing Elche back into contention”
Pivotal“Carlos Romero restores Espanyol's lead with a sublime left-footed strike from the penalty area into the top right corner, finishing off a rapid counter-attack orchestrated by Edu Expósito”
Pivotal“Rafa Mir converts a dramatic penalty in the final minute after VAR confirms Carlos Romero's handball, sending his right-footed effort into the bottom right corner to snatch a crucial equalizer”
Pivotal
Elche
Espanyol
Outstanding performance
Espanyol•GoalkeeperEspanyol looked set for victory after Kike García's early opener and Carlos Romero's clinical counter-attacking goal, but this La Liga encounter will be remembered for its dramatic final moments. Rafa Mir's 90th-minute penalty salvaged a point for Elche after a VAR-reviewed handball, capping off a second half that exploded into life with five yellow cards and numerous substitutions. The match highlighted both teams' struggles for consistency, with Espanyol's inability to close out games proving costly once again. Elche's resilience in securing a last-gasp equalizer could prove vital in their survival battle, while Espanyol's habit of dropping late points continues to hamper their mid-table aspirations.
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Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Clemens Riedel from Espanyol committed a foul.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Grady Diangana from Elche takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area. However, Marko Dmitrovic, the goalkeeper for Espanyol, makes a crucial save right in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Aleix Febas.
Charles Pickel2nd YellowCharles Pickel of Espanyol receives his second yellow card.
Charles PickelYellow CardCharles Pickel of Espanyol has been shown a yellow card.
Rafa Mir from Elche was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol committed a foul.
Grady Diangana of Elche was awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Rafa Mir from Elche attempted a header from the center of the box but failed to find the target. The cross was delivered by Josan.
Léo Pétrot from Elche has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ramon Terrats from Espanyol committed a foul.
Offside call against Elche. Rafa Mir has been caught offside.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 10 minutes of stoppage time.
Goal! It's now Elche 2, Espanyol 2. Rafa Mir from Elche successfully scores the penalty, striking the ball with his right foot into the bottom right corner.
VAR Review: Penalty awarded to Elche.
Carlos Romero of Espanyol has given away a penalty due to a handball in the box.
Corner awarded to Elche after a deflection off Marko Dmitrovic.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Rafa Mir from Elche heads the ball from the center of the box, but Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol makes a fantastic save, reaching to the top right corner. The assist came from Adrià Pedrosa, who delivered a precise cross.
Missed opportunity! Jofre Carreras from Espanyol took a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left side, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Ramon Terrats during a quick counterattack.
Missed opportunity! Jofre Carreras from Espanyol attempted a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left after a quick counterattack.
Grady Diangana from Elche earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Jofre Carreras from Espanyol committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Elche.
Opportunity wasted! Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche headed the ball from the center of the box, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Josan.
Roberto FernándezYellow CardRoberto Fernández from Espanyol has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Roberto Fernández from Espanyol committed a foul.
David Affengruber from Elche has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
David Affengruber from Elche has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
Substitution for Espanyol: Ramon Terrats comes on to replace Edu Expósito.
Substitution for Espanyol: Roberto Fernández replaces Kike García.
Offside call against Elche. Grady Diangana has been caught offside.
Missed opportunity. Germán Valera from Elche attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area but failed to find the target.
The attempt is thwarted. Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist was provided by Josan.
Edu ExpósitoYellow CardEdu Expósito from Espanyol has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Edu Expósito from Espanyol committed a foul.
Aleix Febas from Elche has earned a free kick in the defensive area.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match pause - Elche.
Substitution for Elche: Grady Diangana replaces Lucas Cepeda.
Substitution for Elche: Álvaro Rodríguez comes on to replace André Silva.
Kike García from Espanyol earned a free kick in the defensive area.
David Affengruber from Elche committed a foul.
Léo Pétrot from Elche was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Charles Pickel from Espanyol committed a foul.
Offside call against Espanyol. Kike García has been caught offside.
Tyrhys Dolan from Espanyol earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Victor Chust from Elche committed a foul.
Another offensive push. André Silva from Elche takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
Substitution for Elche: Josan comes on to replace Tete Morente.
Aleix Febas from Elche committed a handball foul.
Missed opportunity. Edu Expósito from Espanyol attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Clemens Riedel from Espanyol committed a foul.
André Silva from Elche was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Kike García from Espanyol committed a foul.
Aleix Febas from Elche earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Substitution for Espanyol: Jofre Carreras replaces Pere Milla.
Substitution for Espanyol: Charles Pickel comes on to replace Pol Lozano.
assist: Edu Expósito
Goal! Elche 1, Espanyol 2. Carlos Romero from Espanyol scores with a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, finding the top right corner of the net. The assist came from Edu Expósito after a swift counterattack.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Rafa Mir from Elche takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area. However, Marko Dmitrovic, the goalkeeper for Espanyol, makes a crucial save right in front of the goal. The assist came from Tete Morente, who delivered a well-placed cross.
The attempt on goal was thwarted. Lucas Cepeda from Elche took a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Tete Morente.
Urko González de ZárateYellow CardUrko González de Zárate from Espanyol has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol committed a foul.
Aleix Febas from Elche has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Tete Morente from Elche was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Pol Lozano from Espanyol committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Carlos Romero from Espanyol takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Pere Milla.
Clemens Riedel from Espanyol committed a foul.
André Silva from Elche has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Substitution for Elche: Victor Chust comes on to replace Pedro Bigas.
The second half is underway with the score tied at 1-1 between Elche and Espanyol.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at 1-1 between Elche and Espanyol.
Corner awarded to Espanyol after Matías Dituro failed to keep the ball in play.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Pere Milla from Espanyol takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box. Matías Dituro from Elche makes a fantastic save, diving to his left to stop the shot. The assist came from Edu Expósito, who delivered a perfectly timed through ball.
A new offensive play unfolds. David Affengruber from Elche heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but Marko Dmitrovic from Espanyol makes a save in the right corner. The assist came from Lucas Cepeda.
Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol committed a foul.
Aleix Febas from Elche earned a free kick in an offensive position.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
Marc Aguado from Elche committed a foul.
Edu Expósito from Espanyol was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Goal! It's now Elche 1, Espanyol 1. Marc Aguado from Elche takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, finding the bottom right corner of the net.
Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol committed a handball foul.
Rafa Mir from Elche commits a handball.
Germán Valera from Elche was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Tyrhys Dolan from Espanyol committed a foul.
Kike García from Espanyol earned a free kick in the defensive zone.
Léo Pétrot from Elche committed a foul.
Lucas Cepeda from Elche has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Carlos Romero from Espanyol committed a foul.
Tyrhys DolanYellow CardTyrhys Dolan of Espanyol has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Tyrhys Dolan from Espanyol committed a foul.
Aleix Febas from Elche earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Lucas Cepeda from Elche was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Pol Lozano from Espanyol committed a foul.
Rafa Mir from Elche earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Rafa Mir from Elche has been awarded a free kick in the attacking zone.
Clemens Riedel from Espanyol committed a foul.
Pere Milla from Espanyol has been awarded a free kick in the attacking zone.
Pedro Bigas from Elche committed a foul.
Tyrhys Dolan from Espanyol earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Germán Valera from Elche committed a foul.
Tyrhys Dolan of Espanyol earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Germán Valera from Elche committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Pere Milla from Espanyol.
Opportunity wasted. Pol Lozano from Espanyol attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Omar El Hilali from Espanyol committed a foul.
André Silva from Elche earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Pere Milla from Espanyol has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Lucas Cepeda from Elche committed a foul.
Marc Aguado from Elche committed a foul.
Edu Expósito from Espanyol was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Corner kick awarded to Elche after Leandro Cabrera allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Aleix Febas from Elche takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
André Silva from Elche had his shot denied as he attempted a right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area. The attempt was blocked following a cross from Tete Morente.
The attempt is thwarted. Léo Pétrot from Elche fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The setup came from Lucas Cepeda, who delivered a cross.
Corner awarded to Elche after Omar El Hilali allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Elche after a deflection off Omar El Hilali.
Germán Valera from Elche commits a handball.
Lucas Cepeda from Elche earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Kike García committed a foul on an Espanyol player.
assist: Pol Lozano
Goal! Elche 0, Espanyol 1. Kike García scores for Espanyol with a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, sending the ball straight into the center of the net. The assist came from Pol Lozano after a quick counterattack.
Pere Milla from Espanyol has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Tete Morente from Elche committed a foul.
Marc Aguado from Elche committed a foul.
Edu Expósito from Espanyol earned a free kick in the defensive area.
The first half is underway...
