The Yellows suffered their first loss of the season against a Deportivo Alavés side who were clinical in front of goal
Villarreal Women went into the game feeling very good after taking six out of a possible six points (beating FC Barcelona B and CD Getafe). However, they were up against a Deportivo Alavés side with a lot of confidence and who were very clinical in front of goal. The Basque side had two shots on goal which ended in a goal, giving the Basque side the victory. For the home side, the goal came from Alexia Jr. in the 90th minute.
Villarreal Women dominated the opening minutes of the game. In fact, Cienfu threatened with two very dangerous shots in less than ten minutes, but they ended up in the goalkeeper’s hands. However, the Yellows‘ dominance faded as the intensity of the Alaves’ play waned.
Andrea Esteban’s side’s first attack came in the 28th minute with a long-range shot from Leyre Monente, who managed to surprise and beat Montse Quesada (0-1). Shortly before the break, the Basques widened the gap on the scoreboard. A cross from Leyre Monente allowed Inés Juan Altamira to score the second goal (0-2).
The change in the changing rooms seemed to be good for the Yellows, who introduced some changes in the system. The introduction of players such as Lucía Gómez, Rita and Alexia Jr. gave the team a new look.
The most dangerous chances came from a left wing dominated by Nerea Vicente and Lauris. In fact, the player from Salamanca had two shots, but without finding any luck. Lucía Gómez also tried her luck, but it was not to be for Virginia García’s side. Paula Guerrero was sent off for a double yellow card in just three minutes (min. 75).
With the clock ticking towards the end of normal time, Lucía Gómez crossed a ball that Alexia Jr. was able to send into the back of the net (1-2, min. 89). Despite trying their best, the five minutes of added time were not enough for Villarreal Women to equalise.
Line-ups:
Villarreal Women: M. Quesada; Nerea, Vicky, Lena Pérez, Nerea V.; Cienfu (m. 59, Lucía G.), Guerrero, María; Aixa (m. 67, Rita), Maria Ferreira (m. 77’, Alexia Jr.), Lauris.
Deportivo Alavés: Jimena; Gaste, I. Altamira, Bengoa, Manoly; N. Opazo, Encarni, L. Moreno (m. 56, Navajas), Elene E. (m. 83, Raquel); Monente (m. 65, Cintia H.), Tere (m. 83, Carrillo).
Goals: 0-1. Min. 28: Monente. 0-2. Min. 40: Altamira. 1-2. Min. 89: Alexia Jr.
Referee: Alejandra Raza Fernández. Sent off: Paula Guerrero (Villarreal). Booked: María Romero (Villarreal); Encarni (Deportivo Alavés).
Matchday information: Match corresponding to Matchday 3 of the 2024/25 Primera Federación Iberdrola seasons entre el Villarreal Femenino y el Deportivo Alavés, celebrado en el Campo 5 de la Ciudad Deportiva José Manuel Llaneza.
