The Villarreal striker scored for his DR Congo against Libya (1-2)
Villarreal’s French-Congolese striker, Cédric Bakambu, continued his fine form in yesterday’s win for the Democratic Republic of the Congo against Libya (1-2). The Yellows number 17 scored the first of his country’s two goals in a Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier. Bakambu started the match and played 83 minutes, when he was substituted for teammate Luyindama. Bakambu added to his spectacular goal scoring streak as of late, after scoring a hat-trick against SD Eibar in the last LaLiga Santander match played at the Estadio de la Cerámica.
One of the other players who stood out for his country was Antonio Rukavina. The Villarreal number 22 started for Serbia against Austria in another World Cup qualifier which the Austrians won 3-2. Rukavina played the first 69 minutes of the match, when he was replaced by Ljajic. The game’s goals were scored by Arnautovic, Burgstaller and Schaub for Austria and Matic and Milivojevic for Serbia.
For their part, Carlos Bacca (Colombia) and Enes Ünal (Turkey) did not step onto the pitch for their respective national teams. This Tuesday 10th October, it’s the turn of Rodrigo and Fornals, who will represent Spain U21 against Slovakia (8:30pm CEST).
Yellows Academy player, Carlos Beitia, starter for Spain U17 in the World Cup
Villarreal U19 A team midfielder, Carlos Beitia, started for Spain U17 against Brazil as they made their debut in the U17 World Cup that is being held in India. The Reds lost 1-2 and Beitia played the full 90 minutes. His Villarreal teammates, Nacho Díaz and Marc Vidal did not get any minutes this time.
The schedule for our international Yellows is the following (date and time in Spain):
Carlos Bacca (Colombia):
- Friday 6th October: Colombia-Paraguay (1-2).
- Wednesday 11th October: Peru-Colombia. Nacional stadium (Lima), 1:30am in Peru (Tuesday 10th October at 6:30pm CEST).
Enes Ünal (Turkey):
- Friday 6th October: Turkey-Iceland (0-3).
- Monday 9th October: Finland-Turkey. Veritas Stadium (Turku), 8:45pm CEST.
Cédric Bakambu (DR Congo):
- Saturday 7th October: Libya-DR Congo (1-2).
Antonio Rukavina (Serbia):
- Friday 6th October: Austria-Serbia (3-2).
- Monday 9th October: Serbia-Georgia. FK Crvena Zvezda stadium (Belgrade), 8:45pm CEST.
Rodrigo and Fornals (Spain U21):
- Tuesday 10th October: Slovakia U21-Spain U21. The National Training Center (Poprad), 8:30pm CEST.
