Villarreal B went ahead with a Fran Álvarez goal, but could not maintain their lead
Villarreal B lost during their visit to Espanyol B in a match where they took an early lead with a low shot from the edge of the area by Fran Álvarez (0-1, m. 26), but the team managed by Miguel Álvarez could not maintain their lead.
The Espanyol reserve side equalised after a corner kick that Moha struck onto the crossbar which a very alert Iago followed up to make it 1-1 (m. 37).
In the second half, Espanyol B turned the game around. Three minutes after the restart Moha was awarded a penalty which the striker took himself to take a 2-1 lead (m. 49).
Villarreal B went in search for an equaliser and were given two chances, but instead the home side made it 3-1. Pau Martínez took a shot from a free kick won by Moha to finish the game off in the 80th minute.
The reserves’ next match will be against Badalona at the Mini Estadi.
Lineups:
RCD Espanyol B: Adri López, Soria, Iago, Damià (Manchón, m. 86), Moha, Jutglà (Alberto, m. 84), Roman, Iván Gil, Pujol, Pol Lozano y Nico (Pau Martínez, m. 76).
Villarreal B: Fuoli; Andrei, Pepe Castaño, Sofian Chakla, Migue; Fran Álvarez (Collado, m. 65), Ramón Bueno, Lozano, Baena (Pacheco, m. 58); Villa y Millán (Morante, m. 73).
Goals: 0-1. Min. 26: Fran Álvarez. 1-1. Min. 37: Iago. 2-1. Min. 49: Moha, penalty. 3-1. Min. 80: Pau Martínez.
Referee: Sánchez Alba (C. Aragonés). Booked: Iago, Pol Lozano, Pujol and Nico (Espanyol B).
Stadium: Ciudad Deportiva Dani Jarque.
