55'Joselu
In: Гарсия Дель Мораль 55'Vila, Didac68'Sainz Гонсалес
In: Rioja, Luis 72'Wu Lei
In: Melendo, Oscar 81'Ferreira, Filipe
In: 81'Pons Pere
In: Martinez, Toni
Here comes a substitution. Lucas Perez is given a rest as he is replaced by Pere Pons (Alaves).
80'
Сhange
David Gallego has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Facundo Ferreyra (Espanyol) replacing Victor Campuzano Bonilla.
79'
Marc Roca (Espanyol) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Prieto Iglesias signals.
78'
The linesman raises his flag as one of the players from Alaves was in an offside position.
74'
Lei Wu (Espanyol) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
72'
Mubarak Wakaso (Alaves) evades the challenge and decides to shoot from distance, but it was a poor decision as the ball balloons high over the bar.
71'
Сhange
David Gallego has decided to substitute Oscar Melendo (Espanyol) and he is replaced by Lei Wu.
68'
A clever short pass gives Adrian Marin (Alaves) a clear goal scoring opportunity, but he fluffs his lines and rifles the ball high over the bar.
68'
Joselu (Alaves) brings down his opponent with a very late tackle.
67'
Сhange
Here is a change. Luis Rioja (Alaves) is going off and Asier Garitano gives the last tactical orders to Borja Sainz.
66'
Marc Roca (Espanyol) brings an opponent down and Prieto Iglesias interrupts the game.
66'
Info
The attendance for today's match is 14567.
62'
Lucas Perez (Alaves) shows too much aggression while trying to break free from his opponent and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
61'
Corner Kick
None of the Espanyol players could reach the corner kick as the ball was overhit and goes out of play.
60'
Sebastien Corchia (Espanyol) connected with a pass around the edge of the box, aimed and shot. His attempt went towards the right-hand post, but Fernando Pacheco was alert and the score remains the same. The referee signals a corner kick to Espanyol.
60'
Didac Vila (Espanyol) knocks his opponent down with an over-the-top tackle.
56'
The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Ruben Duarte (Alaves).
56'
Corner Kick
Alaves take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
55'
Yellow Card
Prieto Iglesias shows the yellow card to Didac Vila (Espanyol) for a heavy challenge.
54'
Сhange
Asier Garitano decides to make a substitution. Manu Garcia (Alaves) will be replaced by Joselu.
51'
A pass by Didac Vila (Espanyol) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
47'
Ruben Duarte (Alaves) wasted a great chance as he climbed high to connect with a cross from the free kick inside the penalty area. He produced a header which went well wide of the right post.
45'
Whistle
The whistle blows and Prieto Iglesias starts the second half.
45+2'
Whistle
That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
45+1'
Corner Kick
The resulting set piece from Espanyol is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
45'
Info
The fourth official shows 2 min. of added time.
43'
Victor Campuzano Bonilla (Espanyol) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
40'
Looks like Victor Campuzano Bonilla (Espanyol) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
39'
Yellow Card
This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Mubarak Wakaso (Alaves) was quite harsh and Prieto Iglesias didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
37'
Mubarak Wakaso (Alaves) makes a rough challenge and Prieto Iglesias blows his whistle for a foul.
34'
Manu Garcia (Alaves) makes a slide tackle, but referee Prieto Iglesias blows for a foul.
33'
The linesman raises his flag. Lucas Perez (Alaves) is adjudged offside.
32'
Manu Garcia (Alaves) carelessly slides into the feet of his opponent and he'll be lucky to avoid punishment. Prieto Iglesias blows for the foul but keeps his cards in his pocket on this occasion.
27'
Corner Kick
Espanyol didn't take advantage of the corner and score as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
24'
A mistake by the defender lets in Aleix Vidal (Alaves), but his first-time shot flies a whisker past the right post.
21'
Sebastien Corchia (Espanyol) was too forceful with his tackle and Prieto Iglesias interrupted the game to signal a free kick.
20'
Corner Kick
Martin Aguirregabiria (Alaves) swings in the corner kick, but one of the defenders leaps highest to head the ball away.
18'
A pass by Mubarak Wakaso (Alaves) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
17'
Corner Kick
Sebastien Corchia (Espanyol) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates.
16'
Sebastien Corchia (Espanyol) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted. Now Espanyol have a corner.
11'
An accurate pass to the edge of the box is well taken by Lucas Perez (Alaves), whose instinctive shot towards goal flashes inches wide of the left post.
9'
A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Alaves, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
9'
Didac Vila (Espanyol) performs a sliding tackle but catches his opponent's legs. The referee blows his whistle for an infringement. Alaves win a free kick.
6'
Yellow Card
Prieto Iglesias shows a yellow card to Tomas Pina (Alaves) for a tough tackle.
5'
Corner Kick
Sebastien Corchia (Espanyol) takes the corner but only sends it into a huddle of the defenders and one of them makes a good clearance.
3'
Marc Roca (Espanyol) tackles a bit over-zealously and Prieto Iglesias blows for a foul.
2'
Espanyol hold possession of the ball and display neat passing from player to player. They are waiting for the right moment to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
Whistle
The first half has just begun.
Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Prieto Iglesias.
The players are out at last! Espanyol will take the kick-off.
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