Match report

Alcorcon Defeats Espanyol 1-0 in Segunda División Clash

Alcorcon
Alcorcon
1–0
FT
Espanyol
Espanyol
May 30, 2021

Alcorcon held off a determined Espanyol side to secure a narrow 1-0 victory in their Segunda División encounter on Sunday. Hugo Fraile's early goal was enough for Alcorcon to claim all three points, despite Espanyol's numerous substitutions to turn the game around.

Key Facts

  • Hugo Fraile scored the lone goal for Alcorcon in the 33rd minute, assisted by D. Ojeda
  • Espanyol's N. Melamed was shown a yellow card in the 50th minute
  • Espanyol made five substitutions to try and salvage the game, but could not find an equalizer
  • Alcorcon made five substitutions as well, rotating their squad throughout the match

Lineups

Alcorcon

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Dani Jimenez (G)
  • 2 Laure (D)
  • 19 David Fernandez (D)
  • 20 José León (D)
  • 16 Carlos Bellvis (D)
  • 15 Kelechi Nwakali (M)
  • 10 Hugo Fraile (M)
  • 6 Ander Gorostidi (M)
  • 14 Juan Manuel Bravo (M)
  • 21 Daniel Ojeda (M)
  • 27 Barbero (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Samuel Casado
  • 32 Guito
  • 29 Javier Castro
  • 3 José Carlos Ramírez
  • 17 Victor García
  • 22 Oscar Arribas Pasero
  • 11 Ernesto Gomez
  • 8 Reko
  • 7 Richard Boateng
  • 30 Samuel Sosa
  • 18 Xisco
  • 9 Marc Gual

Espanyol

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Diego López (G)
  • 40 Omar El Hilali (D)
  • 5 Fernando Calero (D)
  • 4 Leandro Cabrera (D)
  • 17 Dídac Vila (D)
  • 23 Adrián Embarba (M)
  • 26 Pol Lozano (M)
  • 15 David López (M)
  • 33 Nicolás Melamed (M)
  • 11 Raúl de Tomás (F)
  • 18 Landry Dimata (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Ángel Fortuño
  • 41 Alejandro Pérez
  • 6 Lluís López
  • 31 Ricard Pujol
  • 32 Gori
  • 44 Ruben Sanchez Saez
  • 22 Matías Vargas
  • 14 Óscar Melendo
  • 19 Álvaro Vadillo
  • 39 Max Svensson
  • 28 Nabil Touaizi

Timeline

  1. Alcorcon
    33' Alcorcon Goal · Normal Goal
    Hugo Fraile · Assist: D. Ojeda
  2. Espanyol
    50' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    N. Melamed
  3. Alcorcon
    59' Alcorcon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: José Carlos · On: Bellvís
  4. Espanyol
    65' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Melendo · On: P. Lozano
  5. Espanyol
    76' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lluís López · On: Fernando Calero
  6. Espanyol
    76' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Álvaro Vadillo · On: A. Embarba
  7. Espanyol
    76' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Vargas
  8. Alcorcon
    81' Alcorcon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ernesto Gómez · On: Juanma Bravo
  9. Alcorcon
    81' Alcorcon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Óscar · On: D. Ojeda
  10. Alcorcon
    82' Alcorcon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Gual
  11. Espanyol
    83' Espanyol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Svensson · On: L. Dimata
  12. Alcorcon
    86' Alcorcon subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Reko · On: Hugo Fraile

Match Stats

Stat Alcorcon Espanyol
Fouls 20 18
Pass Accuracy 70% 83%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards
Total Shots 2 10
Corners 0 3
Total Passes 338 542
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 1 2
Shots off Target 1 5
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 236 451
Shots Inside Box 1 6
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • Hugo Fraile's goal in the 33rd minute set the tone for the match, giving Alcorcon the lead and control of the game
  • Espanyol introduced multiple substitutes, including Melendo and Lluís López, but were unable to break through Alcorcon's defense