Match report

Alcorcon Draws 1-1 with Espanyol in Segunda Division Clash

Alcorcon
Alcorcon
1–1
FT
Espanyol
Espanyol
Mar 10, 2024

Alcorcon held off a ten-man Espanyol side to earn a valuable point and maintain their push for promotion in the Segunda División. Despite early adversity with Salvi Sánchez's dismissal, Espanyol took an early lead through Martin Braithwaite only for Chema Rodríguez to equalize later on. Both teams fought hard but couldn't break each other down further, resulting in a 1-1 deadlock.

Key Facts

  • • Alcorcon 1–1 Espanyol (Segunda División)
  • • Salvi Sánchez received a red card for Espanyol at the start of the match.
  • • Martin Braithwaite scored for Espanyol in the 65th minute from an assist by Omar El Hilali.
  • • Chema Rodríguez equalized for Alcorcon in the 76th minute.

Lineups

Alcorcon

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Lucas Anacker (G)
  • 2 Javi Castro (D)
  • 4 Óscar Rivas (D)
  • 23 Chema Rodríguez (D)
  • 3 David Morillas (D)
  • 17 Víctor García (M)
  • 16 Javi Pérez (M)
  • 18 Y. Eteki (M)
  • 8 Jacobo González (M)
  • 9 Chiki (F)
  • 15 Javi Lara (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 E. Addai
  • 21 Koldo Obieta
  • 24 Iker Bilbao
  • 14 Fede Vico
  • 10 Juanma Bravo
  • 33 Marciano Sanca
  • 22 Juan Artola
  • 29 Èric Callis
  • 5 Pedro Mosquera
  • 1 Jesús Ruiz
  • 6 J. Babin
  • 19 Xavi Quintillà

Espanyol

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Joan García (G)
  • 3 Sergi Gómez (D)
  • 4 Víctor Ruiz (D)
  • 6 L. Cabrera (D)
  • 23 O. El Hilali (M)
  • 8 K. Bare (M)
  • 15 José Gragera (M)
  • 19 Salvi Sánchez (M)
  • 7 Javi Puado (F)
  • 9 K. Baldé (F)
  • 22 M. Braithwaite (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Jofre Carreras
  • 11 Pere Milla
  • 10 Pol Lozano
  • 16 José Carlos Lazo
  • 39 Gastón Valles
  • 24 Rubén Sánchez
  • 2 Óscar Gil
  • 14 Brian Oliván
  • 40 Ángel Gómez
  • 18 Álvaro Aguado
  • 33 Ángel Fortuño
  • 13 Fernando Pacheco

Timeline

  1. Espanyol
    ?' Espanyol Card · Red Card
    Salvi Sánchez

    Argument

  2. Espanyol
    6' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    L. Cabrera

    Foul

  3. Espanyol
    34' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    K. Balde

    Argument

  4. Alcorcon
    45'+2 Alcorcon Card · Yellow Card
    Óscar Rivas

    Foul

  5. Espanyol
    63' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Salvi Sánchez · On: Jofre
  6. Espanyol
    63' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Balde · On: P. Milla
  7. Espanyol
    65' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Braithwaite · Assist: Omar El Hilali
  8. Alcorcon
    66' Alcorcon Card · Yellow Card
    J. Castro

    Argument

  9. Alcorcon
    71' Alcorcon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Javi Lara · On: E. Addai
  10. Alcorcon
    71' Alcorcon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Castro · On: Koldo Obieta
  11. Espanyol
    74' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    Víctor Ruiz

    Foul

  12. Alcorcon
    76' Alcorcon Goal · Normal Goal
    Chema Rodríguez
  13. Alcorcon
    84' Alcorcon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Eteki · On: Iker Bilbao
  14. Espanyol
    85' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Puado · On: J. Lazo
  15. Espanyol
    85' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Bare · On: P. Lozano
  16. Espanyol
    90'+2 Espanyol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Gragera · On: Gastón Valles
  17. Espanyol
    90'+9 Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    J. Lazo

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Alcorcon Espanyol
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 65% 80%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 1 1
Total Shots 15 13
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 278 455
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 5 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 182 362
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 9 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The dismissal of Salvi Sánchez in the opening seconds shifted momentum heavily towards Alcorcon, who had to deal with a man disadvantage throughout.
  • ▸ Espanyol's quick goal through Martin Braithwaite within minutes of being down to ten men provided them temporary relief and confidence.