Commentary:
90+6' After a great second half, Villarreal materializes a comeback and walks out of the game with the win!
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Villarreal: 52%, Almeria: 48%.
90+5' Yeremi Pino made the key pass for the goal!
90+5' Villarreal managed to score the decisive goal in the dying minutes of the game!
90+4' Daniel Parejo provided the assist for the goal.
90+4' G O O O A A A L - Nicolas Jackson scores with the right foot!90+4' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+4' Daniel Parejo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+4' Rodrigo Ely makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+4' Sergio Akieme wins an air challenge against Yeremi Pino
90+3' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
90+2' Geronimo Rulli from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2' Raul Albiol from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1' Kiko is penalised for pushing Largie Ramazani.
90+1' Alejandro Pozo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+1' Pau Torres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+1' Safe hands from Fernando Pacheco as he comes out and claims the ball
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Rodrigo Ely from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90' Ball possession: Villarreal: 51%, Almeria: 49%.
89' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Sergio Akieme relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Safe hands from Fernando Pacheco as he comes out and claims the ball
88' Obstruction as Cesar de la Hoz cuts off the run of Nicolas Jackson. A free-kick is awarded.
87' Arnau Puigmal from Almeria takes a short corner kick from the right.
87' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Cesar de la Hoz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
87' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Francis Coquelin is leaving the field to be replaced by Yeremi Pino in a tactical substitution.
86' Jose Luis Morales is leaving the field to be replaced by Arnaut Danjuma in a tactical substitution.
86' El Bilal Toure is leaving the field to be replaced by Largie Ramazani in a tactical substitution.
86' Gonzalo Melero is leaving the field to be replaced by Lazaro in a tactical substitution.
85' Nicolas Jackson wins an air challenge against Kaiky
85' Raul Albiol from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
85' Ball possession: Villarreal: 51%, Almeria: 49%.
85' Raul Albiol from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
84' Arnau Puigmal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
84' Geronimo Rulli from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
84' Adrian Embarba from Almeria takes a short corner kick from the right.
84' Adrian Embarba sends a direct free kick on target, but Geronimo Rulli has it under control
83' The referee signals a free kick as Raul Albiol from Villarreal trips Adrian Embarba
83' Francis Coquelin successfully blocks the shot
83' A shot by Arnau Puigmal is blocked.
82' Almeria are in control of the ball.
81' Rodrigo Ely from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
81' Rodrigo Ely wins an air challenge against Manuel Trigueros
81' Daniel Parejo swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
81' Kaiky from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
81' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
80' Cesar de la Hoz from Almeria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Daniel Parejo
80' Goal kick for Villarreal.
80' Ball possession: Villarreal: 52%, Almeria: 48%.
80' Sergio Akieme fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
79' Almeria are trying to create something here.
79' Almeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
78' Lucas Robertone is leaving the field to be replaced by Arnau Puigmal in a tactical substitution.
78' Inigo Eguaras is leaving the field to be replaced by Cesar de la Hoz in a tactical substitution.
78' Raul Albiol from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77' Raul Albiol from Villarreal concedes a foul on Gonzalo Melero but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
77' Safe hands from Fernando Pacheco as he comes out and claims the ball
77' Nicolas Jackson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
76' Inigo Eguaras from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
76' Daniel Parejo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
76' Kaiky successfully blocks the shot
76' A shot by Manuel Trigueros is blocked.
75' Almeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Ball possession: Villarreal: 52%, Almeria: 48%.
75' Good effort by Adrian Embarba as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
74' Kiko successfully blocks the shot
74' A shot by Adrian Embarba is blocked.
74' Gonzalo Melero creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
74' Inigo Eguaras creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
74' Rodrigo Ely successfully blocks the shot
74' A shot by Jose Luis Morales is blocked.
74' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
74' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
72' Sergio Akieme from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
72' Daniel Parejo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
72' Alejandro Pozo from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
72' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
72' Adrian Embarba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
71' Lucas Robertone from Almeria is ruled offside.
71' Rodrigo Ely wins an air challenge against Francis Coquelin
71' Lucas Robertone from Almeria swings in the corner from the right.
71' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Kaiky wins an air challenge against Jose Luis Morales
70' Goal kick for Villarreal.
70' Ball possession: Villarreal: 53%, Almeria: 47%.
70' Sergio Akieme fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
70' Almeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
69' Kiko relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' The cross by Alejandro Pozo from Almeria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
68' Raul Albiol from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68' Inigo Eguaras makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
68' Johan Mojica from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
67' Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal is ruled offside.
67' Goal kick for Villarreal.
67' Oooh... that was a sitter! Sergio Akieme should have scored from that position
67' Sergio Akieme from Almeria sends an effort wide of target
67' Good effort by Sergio Akieme as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
66' Inigo Eguaras creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
66' Johan Mojica from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66' Almeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Kiko relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Oh no. From a promising position Adrian Embarba from Almeria miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
66' El Bilal Toure creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
66' The cross by Sergio Akieme from Almeria successfully finds a teammate in the box.
65' Kaiky makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
65' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Almeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Ball possession: Villarreal: 55%, Almeria: 45%.
65' Geronimo Rulli relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Almeria start a counter attack.
65' Inigo Eguaras makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
64' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Sergio Akieme successfully blocks the shot
64' A shot by Nicolas Jackson is blocked.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Gonzalo Melero from Almeria trips Daniel Parejo
64' Rodrigo Ely from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
64' Rodrigo Ely wins an air challenge against Pau Torres
63' Daniel Parejo swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
63' Juan Brandariz from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
63' Nicolas Jackson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
62' Goal kick for Almeria.
62' Samuel Chukwueze is leaving the field to be replaced by Manuel Trigueros in a tactical substitution.
61' Sergio Akieme pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked.
61' Sergio Akieme from Almeria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nicolas Jackson
61' Villarreal start a counter attack.
61' Adrian Embarba takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
60' Ball possession: Villarreal: 55%, Almeria: 45%.
60' The referee signals a free kick as Raul Albiol from Villarreal trips Sergio Akieme
60' Pau Torres from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
59' With that goal, Villarreal equalised. Game on!
59' The game is restarted.
58' SENT OFF! - After verbally abusing the ref, Manu Morlanes is sent off!
57' The referee is not having the complaints from Pau Torres who is given a yellow card for dissent
57' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
56' SENT OFF! - Alejandro Baena is very pleased by the goal and can't stop celebrating. The referee sees no other way than book him for second time.56' Daniel Parejo provided the assist for the goal.
56' G O O O A A A L - Alejandro Baena from Villarreal heads the ball home!56' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal swings in the corner from the right.
55' Adrian Embarba relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Ball possession: Villarreal: 56%, Almeria: 44%.
55' Leo Baptistao is leaving the field to be replaced by Adrian Embarba in a tactical substitution.
54' Today's attendance is 13816.
54' Goal kick for Villarreal.
54' The game is restarted.
54' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
53' Oooh... that was a sitter! El Bilal Toure should have scored from that position
53' A lob by El Bilal Toure from Almeria goes wide.
53' Juan Brandariz relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Kaiky successfully blocks the shot
53' A shot by Alejandro Baena is blocked.
52' Pau Torres wins an air challenge against El Bilal Toure
52' Almeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Samuel Chukwueze goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
52' Pau Torres wins an air challenge against El Bilal Toure
52' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal swings in the corner from the right.
51' Juan Brandariz from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' Francis Coquelin makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
51' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' The game is restarted.
50' Ball possession: Villarreal: 55%, Almeria: 45%.
50' Leo Baptistao is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
50' The referee runs back to show Alejandro Baena from Villarreal a yellow card for the previous foul.
50' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
49' Alejandro Baena from Villarreal concedes a foul on Leo Baptistao but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
49' Rodrigo Ely from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
49' El Bilal Toure from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
49' Daniel Parejo swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
49' Leo Baptistao from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
49' Kiko makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' Sergio Akieme makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Francis Coquelin makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
47' Lucas Robertone makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
47' El Bilal Toure from Almeria is ruled offside.
47' Almeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Alejandro Baena shoots from outside the box, but Fernando Pacheco has it under control
46' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
46' Aissa Mandi is leaving the field to be replaced by Kiko in a tactical substitution.
46' Alberto Moreno is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicolas Jackson in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The only goal scored by Almeria gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Villarreal: 52%, Almeria: 48%.
45+1' Almeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' Almeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' Pau Torres wins an air challenge against El Bilal Toure
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Villarreal: 52%, Almeria: 48%.
45' Aissa Mandi is penalised for pushing Rodrigo Ely.
45' Raul Albiol creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
45' Alberto Moreno from Villarreal swings in the corner from the right.
44' Johan Mojica shoots from outside the box, but Fernando Pacheco has it under control
44' Aissa Mandi wins an air challenge against Leo Baptistao
44' Goal kick for Almeria.
43' Francis Coquelin makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
43' Juan Brandariz from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' Francis Coquelin makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
42' Alejandro Pozo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
42' Almeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' Raul Albiol wins an air challenge against Leo Baptistao
41' Francis Coquelin makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
40' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Ball possession: Villarreal: 48%, Almeria: 52%.
40' Goal kick for Villarreal.
40' El Bilal Toure from Almeria heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
40' Raul Albiol successfully blocks the shot
40' A shot by Sergio Akieme is blocked.
39' El Bilal Toure wins an air challenge against Pau Torres
39' Safe hands from Fernando Pacheco as he comes out and claims the ball
39' Juan Brandariz relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' The game is restarted.
38' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
38' Almeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' Raul Albiol makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
37' Fernando Pacheco from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
36' Leo Baptistao from Almeria is ruled offside.
35' Ball possession: Villarreal: 48%, Almeria: 52%.
35' Almeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Raul Albiol relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Juan Brandariz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
34' Safe hands from Fernando Pacheco as he comes out and claims the ball
34' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Almeria managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
33' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Almeria stands.
32' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
32' Lucas Robertone made the key pass for the goal!
31' El Bilal Toure provided the assist for the goal.
31' G O O O A A A L - Gonzalo Melero scores with the right foot!31' El Bilal Toure creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
30' Ball possession: Villarreal: 53%, Almeria: 47%.
30' Geronimo Rulli from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
29' Almeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Jose Luis Morales from Villarreal is ruled offside.
28' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Safe hands from Fernando Pacheco as he comes out and claims the ball
27' Juan Brandariz relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Rodrigo Ely from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
27' Goal kick for Almeria.
26' Samuel Chukwueze hand-balls.
25' Ball possession: Villarreal: 49%, Almeria: 51%.
25' Almeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' Geronimo Rulli relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' El Bilal Toure from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
24' El Bilal Toure wins an air challenge against Pau Torres
24' Daniel Parejo swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
23' Alejandro Pozo from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
23' Juan Brandariz successfully blocks the shot
23' A shot by Alejandro Baena is blocked.
23' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Kaiky relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Raul Albiol from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
21' Almeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Safe hands from Fernando Pacheco as he comes out and claims the ball
20' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Gonzalo Melero from Almeria concedes a foul on Francis Coquelin but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
20' Ball possession: Villarreal: 47%, Almeria: 53%.
19' The referee signals a free kick as Leo Baptistao from Almeria trips Aissa Mandi
19' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Geronimo Rulli from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
18' Almeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Juan Brandariz relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Gonzalo Melero from Almeria is ruled offside.
16' Safe hands from Fernando Pacheco as he comes out and claims the ball
16' Pau Torres creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
15' El Bilal Toure from Almeria intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
15' Daniel Parejo swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
15' Rodrigo Ely relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Ball possession: Villarreal: 54%, Almeria: 46%.
14' Alejandro Pozo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
14' Safe hands from Geronimo Rulli as he comes out and claims the ball
14' Raul Albiol from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
13' Goal kick for Almeria.
12' Pau Torres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
12' Almeria are in control of the ball.
11' Samuel Chukwueze makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
11' Leo Baptistao is penalised for pushing Francis Coquelin.
10' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Fernando Pacheco relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Ball possession: Villarreal: 48%, Almeria: 52%.
9' Alejandro Baena from Villarreal is ruled offside.
9' Villarreal start a counter attack.
9' Raul Albiol relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Gonzalo Melero makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
8' Pau Torres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
8' El Bilal Toure makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
8' Rodrigo Ely relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal takes a short corner kick from the left.
8' Fernando Pacheco makes a crucial save!
7' Samuel Chukwueze sends a header towards goal, but Fernando Pacheco is there to comfortably save it
7' Alberto Moreno creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
7' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
7' Alberto Moreno from Villarreal receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
7' Dangerous challenge by Alberto Moreno from Villarreal. Lucas Robertone on the receiving end of that.
6' Safe hands from Geronimo Rulli as he comes out and claims the ball
6' Almeria are trying to create something here.
6' Inigo Eguaras makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
6' Kaiky makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' Ball possession: Villarreal: 32%, Almeria: 68%.
5' Raul Albiol makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' Alejandro Pozo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' Juan Brandariz is penalised for pushing Alejandro Baena.
5' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Almeria are in control of the ball.
3' Leo Baptistao from Almeria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alejandro Baena
3' Alberto Moreno from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
3' Lucas Robertone swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
2' Rodrigo Ely takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
2' Dangerous challenge by Francis Coquelin from Villarreal. Gonzalo Melero on the receiving end of that.
1' Gonzalo Melero makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
1' Safe hands from Geronimo Rulli as he comes out and claims the ball
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Almeria 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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