FT Villarreal 5 - 2
Deportivo Alaves
Commentary:
90+4' Villarreal with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+3' Ball possession: Villarreal: 63%, Deportivo Alaves: 37%.
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal trips Edgar Mendez
90+3' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal takes a short corner kick from the left.
90+2' Alberto Moreno forces a good save from Fernando Pacheco who turns the ball behind for a corner!
90+2' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
90+2' Alberto Moreno from Villarreal directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
90+2' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
90+1' Dangerous challenge by Mamadou Loum Ndiaye from Deportivo Alaves. Daniel Parejo on the receiving end of that.
90+1' Edgar Mendez from Deportivo Alaves goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alberto Moreno
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
90' Ball possession: Villarreal: 58%, Deportivo Alaves: 42%.
90' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
89' Etienne Capoue is leaving the field to be replaced by Vicente Iborra in a tactical substitution.
88' Alfonso Pedraza provided the assist for the goal.
88' G O O O A A A L - Gerard Moreno from Villarreal taps the ball in with the left! An easy finish for Gerard Moreno88' Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal directs a ball squarely in the box.
88' Yeremi Pino from Villarreal find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
88' A shot by Gerard Moreno is blocked.
87' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
87' The referee signals a free kick as Florian Lejeune from Deportivo Alaves trips Alberto Moreno
87' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
87' Boulaye Dia from Villarreal is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
87' Boulaye Dia is leaving the field to be replaced by Moi Gomez in a tactical substitution.
86' Florian Lejeune from Deportivo Alaves goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alberto Moreno
86' Raul Albiol from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joselu
85' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Ball possession: Villarreal: 58%, Deportivo Alaves: 42%.
85' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Goal kick for Villarreal.
84' Pere Pons is leaving the field to be replaced by Miguel de la Fuente in a tactical substitution.
84' Victor Laguardia is leaving the field to be replaced by Alberto Rodriguez in a tactical substitution.
84' Joselu fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
83' Goal kick for Villarreal.
83' Luis Rioja from Deportivo Alaves crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
82' Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Pere Pons
82' Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves.
82' CHANCE! Boulaye Dia has a great chance to score but his volleyed effort fails to hit the target!
82' Alfonso Pedraza puts in a cross...
81' Florian Lejeune relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Alfonso Pedraza puts in a cross...
81' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal takes a short corner kick from the left.
81' Martin Aguirregabiria clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
81' Good effort by Alberto Moreno as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
81' Could be a good chance here as Gerard Moreno from Villarreal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
81' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
80' Ball possession: Villarreal: 57%, Deportivo Alaves: 43%.
79' Boulaye Dia provided the assist for the goal.
79' G O O O A A A L - Yeremi Pino from Villarreal taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Yeremi Pino79' Boulaye Dia of Villarreal passes the ball to a team mate.
79' Alfonso Pedraza of Villarreal passes the ball to a team mate.
79' A shot by Alfonso Pedraza is blocked.
79' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
78' Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
78' Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
77' Javi Lopez is leaving the field to be replaced by Ruben Duarte in a tactical substitution.
77' Tomas Pina is leaving the field to be replaced by Antonio Moya in a tactical substitution.
76' Daniel Parejo provided the assist for the goal.
76' G O O O A A A L - Boulaye Dia scores with the right foot!76' Daniel Parejo carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
76' Yeremi Pino relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Pere Pons puts in a cross...
75' Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Villarreal: 58%, Deportivo Alaves: 42%.
75' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
75' The referee signals a free kick as Yeremi Pino from Villarreal trips Javi Lopez
74' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
74' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
74' Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves.
74' Yeremi Pino from Villarreal sends an effort wide of target
74' Could be a good chance here as Gerard Moreno from Villarreal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
73' The referee signals a free kick as Edgar Mendez from Deportivo Alaves trips Alberto Moreno
73' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
73' Pervis Estupinan is leaving the field to be replaced by Alfonso Pedraza in a tactical substitution.
72' Manuel Trigueros is leaving the field to be replaced by Alberto Moreno in a tactical substitution.
72' Samuel Chukwueze is leaving the field to be replaced by Yeremi Pino in a tactical substitution.
72' Luis Rioja is penalised for pushing Manuel Trigueros.
72' Deportivo Alaves start a counter attack.
72' Safe hands from Fernando Pacheco as he comes out and claims the ball
72' Manuel Trigueros puts in a cross...
72' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal takes a short corner kick from the right.
72' Javi Lopez clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
71' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
71' Dangerous challenge by Mamadou Loum Ndiaye from Deportivo Alaves. Daniel Parejo on the receiving end of that.
71' Great vision by Pervis Estupinan from Villarreal as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
71' Edgar Mendez puts in a cross...
71' Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
70' The referee signals a free kick as Juan Foyth from Villarreal trips Luis Rioja
70' Ball possession: Villarreal: 58%, Deportivo Alaves: 42%.
70' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Luis Rioja swings in a cross from the free kick.
69' The referee signals a free kick as Etienne Capoue from Villarreal trips Tomas Pina
68' Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
68' Samuel Chukwueze is penalised for pushing Javi Lopez.
68' The referee signals a free kick as Manuel Trigueros from Villarreal trips Martin Aguirregabiria
67' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
65' G O O O A A A L - Joselu from Deportivo Alaves scores from outside the box with the right foot!65' Pau Torres could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Edgar Mendez from Deportivo Alaves trips Pau Torres
65' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
65' Ball possession: Villarreal: 59%, Deportivo Alaves: 41%.
65' Joselu from Deportivo Alaves is ruled offside.
64' Manuel Trigueros from Villarreal directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
64' Daniel Parejo shoots from outside the box, but Fernando Pacheco has it under control
64' Pervis Estupinan from Villarreal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
64' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Deportivo Alaves plays a short goal kick.
63' That's a great ball by Manuel Trigueros from Villarreal. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
63' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
62' Safe hands from Geronimo Rulli as he comes out and claims the ball
62' Javi Lopez puts in a cross...
62' Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves.
62' Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
62' Gerard Moreno from Villarreal heads the ball to a team mate.
62' Manuel Trigueros puts in a cross...
61' The referee signals a free kick as Tomas Pina from Deportivo Alaves trips Etienne Capoue
61' Edgar Mendez from Deportivo Alaves is ruled offside.
60' Safe hands from Fernando Pacheco as he comes out and claims the ball
60' Pervis Estupinan puts in a cross...
60' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
60' Edgar Mendez from Deportivo Alaves is ruled offside.
60' Ball possession: Villarreal: 59%, Deportivo Alaves: 41%.
59' Pervis Estupinan hand-balls.
59' Daniel Parejo puts in a cross...
59' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
58' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
58' Villarreal plays a short goal kick.
58' Mamadou Sylla is leaving the field to be replaced by Edgar Mendez in a tactical substitution.
57' A chance presents itself to Pere Pons from Deportivo Alaves but his header goes wide
57' Mamadou Sylla puts in a cross...
57' Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
56' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
56' Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
55' Villarreal plays a short goal kick.
55' Joselu from Deportivo Alaves crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
55' Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Ball possession: Villarreal: 61%, Deportivo Alaves: 39%.
54' Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Gerard Moreno relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Luis Rioja from Deportivo Alaves swings in the corner from the right.
54' The game is restarted.
54' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
53' Mamadou Sylla from Deportivo Alaves sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
53' The referee signals a free kick as Juan Foyth from Villarreal trips Luis Rioja
53' Today's attendance is 12530.
52' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
52' Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves.
52' Boulaye Dia from Villarreal sends an effort wide of target
52' Pervis Estupinan puts in a cross...
51' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' A shot by Pervis Estupinan is blocked.
51' Joselu relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal swings in the corner from the right.
51' Tomas Pina clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
50' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
50' Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves.
50' Daniel Parejo goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
50' Ball possession: Villarreal: 61%, Deportivo Alaves: 39%.
49' After a tactical foul, Javi Lopez sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
49' Javi Lopez from Deportivo Alaves goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Samuel Chukwueze
48' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' The referee signals a free kick as Boulaye Dia from Villarreal trips Martin Aguirregabiria
47' A shot by Boulaye Dia is blocked.
47' Javi Lopez from Deportivo Alaves goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Samuel Chukwueze
46' Villarreal plays a short goal kick.
46' Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
46' Mamadou Sylla from Deportivo Alaves makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
46' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Villarreal: 60%, Deportivo Alaves: 40%.
45+1' The referee is not having the complaints from Javier Calleja who is given a yellow card for dissent
45+1' The referee is not having the complaints from Martin Aguirregabiria who is given a yellow card for dissent
45+1' Dangerous challenge by Mamadou Loum Ndiaye from Deportivo Alaves. Daniel Parejo on the receiving end of that.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
45' Ball possession: Villarreal: 61%, Deportivo Alaves: 39%.
44' Joselu provided the assist for the goal.
44' G O O O A A A L - Pere Pons volleys the ball into the back of the net with the left. A great finish!44' Joselu from Deportivo Alaves heads the ball to a team mate.
44' Javi Lopez puts in a cross...
44' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
44' Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
43' Good effort by Boulaye Dia as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
43' Samuel Chukwueze of Villarreal passes the ball to a team mate.
43' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
43' Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
42' Mamadou Sylla from Deportivo Alaves is ruled offside.
42' Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves.
42' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
41' Victor Laguardia relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Samuel Chukwueze puts in a cross...
41' Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
40' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Ball possession: Villarreal: 63%, Deportivo Alaves: 37%.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal trips Luis Rioja
39' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
39' Gerard Moreno from Villarreal directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
38' The referee signals a free kick as Manuel Trigueros from Villarreal trips Martin Aguirregabiria
38' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
37' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Mamadou Sylla from Deportivo Alaves is ruled offside.
36' Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves.
35' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Villarreal: 67%, Deportivo Alaves: 33%.
34' Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal is ruled offside.
34' DISALLOWED GOAL! Samuel Chukwueze celebrates but his goal will not stand!
34' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
34' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' Pervis Estupinan from Villarreal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
34' Gerard Moreno of Villarreal passes the ball to a team mate.
33' Manuel Trigueros from Villarreal had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
33' Could be a good chance here as Raul Albiol from Villarreal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
33' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
32' The referee signals a free kick as Victor Laguardia from Deportivo Alaves trips Gerard Moreno
31' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
31' Victor Laguardia relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Boulaye Dia puts in a cross...
30' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
30' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Villarreal: 62%, Deportivo Alaves: 38%.
30' The referee signals a free kick as Mamadou Loum Ndiaye from Deportivo Alaves trips Etienne Capoue
29' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
29' Mamadou Sylla from Deportivo Alaves is ruled offside.
28' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
27' Manuel Trigueros provided the assist for the goal.
27' G O O O A A A L - Boulaye Dia scores with the right foot!27' Manuel Trigueros from Villarreal makes a great pass and space opens up...
27' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
26' Boulaye Dia from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mamadou Loum Ndiaye
26' Etienne Capoue from Villarreal directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
25' Ball possession: Villarreal: 61%, Deportivo Alaves: 39%.
25' Victor Laguardia sends a header towards goal, but Geronimo Rulli is there to comfortably save it
25' Luis Rioja swings in a cross from the free kick.
25' The referee signals a free kick as Boulaye Dia from Villarreal trips Martin Aguirregabiria
24' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
24' Manuel Trigueros is penalised for pushing Mamadou Loum Ndiaye.
23' Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
23' Could be a good chance here as Etienne Capoue from Villarreal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
23' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
22' Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
21' Good effort by Manuel Trigueros as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
21' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Villarreal: 65%, Deportivo Alaves: 35%.
19' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
18' A wonderful team goal!
18' Daniel Parejo provided the assist for the goal.
18' G O O O A A A L - Gerard Moreno scores with the left foot!18' Daniel Parejo of Villarreal passes the ball to a team mate.
18' Some neat football here as Gerard Moreno from Villarreal plays a 1-2 with Daniel Parejo.
17' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
17' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves.
17' Samuel Chukwueze send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
17' Pervis Estupinan puts in a cross...
16' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
16' Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Victor Laguardia comes back onto the field.
16' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' The game is restarted.
16' Victor Laguardia is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
15' Ball possession: Villarreal: 64%, Deportivo Alaves: 36%.
15' Victor Laguardia is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
14' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
14' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
13' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
12' Villarreal plays a short goal kick.
12' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
12' Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Daniel Parejo swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
11' Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
11' Great skill from Samuel Chukwueze as he dribbles past his opponents
11' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
10' Mamadou Sylla from Deportivo Alaves is ruled offside.
10' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
10' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
10' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Ball possession: Villarreal: 59%, Deportivo Alaves: 41%.
10' Raul Albiol relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Martin Aguirregabiria puts in a cross...
9' Deportivo Alaves are in control of the ball.
8' Safe hands from Fernando Pacheco as he comes out and claims the ball
8' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal swings in the corner from the left.
8' Pervis Estupinan from Villarreal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
7' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
7' Deportivo Alaves take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Goal kick for Deportivo Alaves.
6' A shot by Boulaye Dia is blocked.
6' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
5' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
5' Villarreal plays a short goal kick.
5' Ball possession: Villarreal: 63%, Deportivo Alaves: 37%.
5' Pere Pons from Deportivo Alaves had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
5' Joselu puts in a cross...
4' A shot by Manuel Trigueros is blocked.
4' Gerard Moreno of Villarreal passes the ball to a team mate.
4' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
4' Juan Foyth relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Pere Pons from Deportivo Alaves swings in the corner from the left.
3' A shot by Joselu is blocked.
3' Javi Lopez puts in a cross...
3' Deportivo Alaves are trying to create something here.
3' Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal is ruled offside.
2' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
2' Gerard Moreno from Villarreal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
2' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
1' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
1' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Villarreal kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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