Valencia defeated Villarreal, 2x1, on Saturday, on to matchday 15 of the La Liga. Coming into the contest, Albert Celades's team came from a defeat, and Javier Calleja's team came from two defeats.
In the 15th minute, Gerard Moreno advanced to the penalty, but Jasper Cillessen defended. The first-half ended without any goals.
The first goal of the game was scored by Rodrigo Moreno, with a left-foot strike inside the penalty box, after 49 minutes. With 54 minutes on the clock, Zambo Anguissa struck for Villarreal, with a right-foot shot inside the box. Ferrán Torres scored the winner in the 70th minute with a right-foot strike.
After the result Valencia are 8th in the table, with 23 points, while Villarreal sit 13th place, with 18 points. Next up, Albert Celades's team will play away against Levante, whilst Javier Calleja's team will host Atlético Madrid.
Valencia | Villarreal | |||
8 | 4 | Shots | 5 | 7 |
7 | 3 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
8 | 5 | Total Tackles | 6 | 7 |
8 | 2 | Tackles Won | 4 | 7 |
7 | 11 | Ball steals | 7 | 8 |
8 | 56 | Total Passes | 70 | 7 |
8 | 46 | Passes Completed | 65 | 7 |
7 | 6 | Saves | 5 | 8 |
8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 7 |
7 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 1 | 8 |