{"id":210999,"date":"2018-08-04T17:08:43","date_gmt":"2018-08-04T15:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/first-preseason-defeat\/"},"modified":"2018-08-04T17:08:43","modified_gmt":"2018-08-04T15:08:43","slug":"first-preseason-defeat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/first-preseason-defeat\/","title":{"rendered":"First preseason defeat"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg","alt":"HOYOYO","width":1435,"height":870,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg 1435w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a-1024x621.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a-32x19.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a-1200x728.jpg 1200w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1435px) 100vw, 1435px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal had a great first half but Wolves made a comeback after the break scoring two to win it (2-1)"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal lost their first preseason match after falling to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium this afternoon (2-1). The Yellow Submarine , who wore their second pink strip today, took the lead in the game as Gerard Moreno finished off a brilliant assist by Pablo Fornals. The home side turned the scoreline around after the break though with two early goals by Willy Boly and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fornals directed the orchestra in Villarreal\u2019s best chances of the first half. First he played a great ball forward to Gerard Moreno, who finished by chipping the ball over Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio (0-1). Then, just before the break, Villarreal could have scored a second as Ekambi went through one one one with Patricio- after another Fornals assist- but the loacls\u2019 keeper was equal to it. Ruben Neves had a chance to equalize from the penalty spot in the first half, but he shot wide of the mark."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the restart, Wolves turned the match around with two quick goals. The first was scored by Willy Bolly with a header from a corner kick and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez netted the second after a good team move."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"There were fewer chances in the second half, but right at the end Javi Calleja\u2019s side came close to equalizing on two occasions. Villarreal ran out of time to equalize though and as a result, came away from the Molineux with their first defeat in preseason. In total the Yellows have picked up one win, four draws and a loss in this preparation phase of the season."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lineups:Wolverhampton Wanderers: Rui Patricio; Saiss, Coady, Boly; Doherty, Neves, Moutinho, Otto; Helder Costa, Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez and Jota.Also played: Bennett, Bonatini, Cavaleiro and Gibbs White.Villarreal CF: Barbosa; Lay\u00fan, \u00c1lvaro, Funes Mori, Pedraza; C\u00e1seres, Morlanes, Fornals, Cazorla; Ekambi and Moreno.Also played: Costa, Sansone, Miguel\u00f3n, V\u00edctor Ruiz, Nahuel, Ramiro, \u00dcnal, Leo Su\u00e1rez, Mario Gaspar and N\u2019Diaye.Goals: 0-1. Min. 17: Gerard Moreno. 1-1. Min. 49: Willy Boly. 2-1. Min. 53: Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez.Referee: Lee Probert.Stadium: Molineux Stadium. Match Information: Sixth preseason friendly against Wolverhampton Wanderers, played at the Molineux Stadium in front of 19,062 fans."}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"Villarreal had a great first half but Wolves made a comeback after the break scoring two to win it (2-1) Villarreal lost their first preseason match after falling to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium this afternoon (2-1). The Yellow Submarine , who wore their second pink strip today, took the lead in the game as Gerard Moreno finished off a brilliant assist by Pablo Fornals. The home side turned the scoreline around after the break though with two early goals by Willy Boly and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez. Fornals directed the orchestra in Villarreal\u2019s best chances of the first half. First he played a great ball forward to Gerard Moreno, who finished by chipping the ball over Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio (0-1). Then, just before the break, Villarreal could have scored a second as Ekambi went through one one one with Patricio- after another Fornals assist- but the loacls\u2019 keeper was equal to it. Ruben Neves had a chance to equalize from the penalty spot in the first half, but he shot wide of the mark. After the restart, Wolves turned the match around with two quick goals. The first was scored by Willy Bolly with a header from a corner kick and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez netted the second after a good team move. There were fewer chances in the second half, but right at the end Javi Calleja\u2019s side came close to equalizing on two occasions. Villarreal ran out of time to equalize though and as a result, came away from the Molineux with their first defeat in preseason. In total the Yellows have picked up one win, four draws and a loss in this preparation phase of the season. Lineups:Wolverhampton Wanderers: Rui Patricio; Saiss, Coady, Boly; Doherty, Neves, Moutinho, Otto; Helder Costa, Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez and Jota.Also played: Bennett, Bonatini, Cavaleiro and Gibbs White.Villarreal CF: Barbosa; Lay\u00fan, \u00c1lvaro, Funes Mori, Pedraza; C\u00e1seres, Morlanes, Fornals, Cazorla; Ekambi and Moreno.Also played: Costa, Sansone, Miguel\u00f3n, V\u00edctor Ruiz, Nahuel, Ramiro, \u00dcnal, Leo Su\u00e1rez, Mario Gaspar and N\u2019Diaye.Goals: 0-1. Min. 17: Gerard Moreno. 1-1. Min. 49: Willy Boly. 2-1. Min. 53: Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez.Referee: Lee Probert.Stadium: Molineux Stadium. 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The Yellow Submarine , who wore their second pink strip today, took the lead in the game as Gerard Moreno finished off a brilliant assist by Pablo Fornals. The home side turned the scoreline around after the break though with two early goals by Willy Boly and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez. Fornals directed the orchestra in Villarreal\u2019s best chances of the first half. First he played a great ball forward to Gerard Moreno, who finished by chipping the ball over Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio (0-1). Then, just before the break, Villarreal could have scored a second as Ekambi went through one one one with Patricio- after another Fornals assist- but the loacls\u2019 keeper was equal to it. Ruben Neves had a chance to equalize from the penalty spot in the first half, but he shot wide of the mark. After the restart, Wolves turned the match around with two quick goals. The first was scored by Willy Bolly with a header from a corner kick and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez netted the second after a good team move. There were fewer chances in the second half, but right at the end Javi Calleja\u2019s side came close to equalizing on two occasions. Villarreal ran out of time to equalize though and as a result, came away from the Molineux with their first defeat in preseason. In total the Yellows have picked up one win, four draws and a loss in this preparation phase of the season. Lineups:Wolverhampton Wanderers: Rui Patricio; Saiss, Coady, Boly; Doherty, Neves, Moutinho, Otto; Helder Costa, Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez and Jota.Also played: Bennett, Bonatini, Cavaleiro and Gibbs White.Villarreal CF: Barbosa; Lay\u00fan, \u00c1lvaro, Funes Mori, Pedraza; C\u00e1seres, Morlanes, Fornals, Cazorla; Ekambi and Moreno.Also played: Costa, Sansone, Miguel\u00f3n, V\u00edctor Ruiz, Nahuel, Ramiro, \u00dcnal, Leo Su\u00e1rez, Mario Gaspar and N\u2019Diaye.Goals: 0-1. Min. 17: Gerard Moreno. 1-1. Min. 49: Willy Boly. 2-1. Min. 53: Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez.Referee: Lee Probert.Stadium: Molineux Stadium. Match Information: Sixth preseason friendly against Wolverhampton Wanderers, played at the Molineux Stadium in front of 19,062 fans.","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal had a great first half but Wolves made a comeback after the break scoring two to win it (2-1)"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal lost their first preseason match after falling to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium this afternoon (2-1). The Yellow Submarine , who wore their second pink strip today, took the lead in the game as Gerard Moreno finished off a brilliant assist by Pablo Fornals. The home side turned the scoreline around after the break though with two early goals by Willy Boly and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fornals directed the orchestra in Villarreal\u2019s best chances of the first half. First he played a great ball forward to Gerard Moreno, who finished by chipping the ball over Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio (0-1). Then, just before the break, Villarreal could have scored a second as Ekambi went through one one one with Patricio- after another Fornals assist- but the loacls\u2019 keeper was equal to it. Ruben Neves had a chance to equalize from the penalty spot in the first half, but he shot wide of the mark."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the restart, Wolves turned the match around with two quick goals. The first was scored by Willy Bolly with a header from a corner kick and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez netted the second after a good team move."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"There were fewer chances in the second half, but right at the end Javi Calleja\u2019s side came close to equalizing on two occasions. Villarreal ran out of time to equalize though and as a result, came away from the Molineux with their first defeat in preseason. In total the Yellows have picked up one win, four draws and a loss in this preparation phase of the season."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lineups:Wolverhampton Wanderers: Rui Patricio; Saiss, Coady, Boly; Doherty, Neves, Moutinho, Otto; Helder Costa, Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez and Jota.Also played: Bennett, Bonatini, Cavaleiro and Gibbs White.Villarreal CF: Barbosa; Lay\u00fan, \u00c1lvaro, Funes Mori, Pedraza; C\u00e1seres, Morlanes, Fornals, Cazorla; Ekambi and Moreno.Also played: Costa, Sansone, Miguel\u00f3n, V\u00edctor Ruiz, Nahuel, Ramiro, \u00dcnal, Leo Su\u00e1rez, Mario Gaspar and N\u2019Diaye.Goals: 0-1. Min. 17: Gerard Moreno. 1-1. Min. 49: Willy Boly. 2-1. Min. 53: Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez.Referee: Lee Probert.Stadium: Molineux Stadium. Match Information: Sixth preseason friendly against Wolverhampton Wanderers, played at the Molineux Stadium in front of 19,062 fans."}],"buttons":[],"images":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg","alt":"HOYOYO","width":1435,"height":870,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg 1435w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a-1024x621.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a-32x19.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a-1200x728.jpg 1200w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1435px) 100vw, 1435px"}],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg","alt":"HOYOYO","width":1435,"height":870,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg 1435w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a-1024x621.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a-32x19.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/9edde76cf6037cf5f51ba6f0dae1ea3a-1200x728.jpg 1200w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1435px) 100vw, 1435px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal had a great first half but Wolves made a comeback after the break scoring two to win it (2-1)"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal lost their first preseason match after falling to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium this afternoon (2-1). The Yellow Submarine , who wore their second pink strip today, took the lead in the game as Gerard Moreno finished off a brilliant assist by Pablo Fornals. The home side turned the scoreline around after the break though with two early goals by Willy Boly and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fornals directed the orchestra in Villarreal\u2019s best chances of the first half. First he played a great ball forward to Gerard Moreno, who finished by chipping the ball over Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio (0-1). Then, just before the break, Villarreal could have scored a second as Ekambi went through one one one with Patricio- after another Fornals assist- but the loacls\u2019 keeper was equal to it. Ruben Neves had a chance to equalize from the penalty spot in the first half, but he shot wide of the mark."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the restart, Wolves turned the match around with two quick goals. The first was scored by Willy Bolly with a header from a corner kick and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez netted the second after a good team move."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"There were fewer chances in the second half, but right at the end Javi Calleja\u2019s side came close to equalizing on two occasions. Villarreal ran out of time to equalize though and as a result, came away from the Molineux with their first defeat in preseason. In total the Yellows have picked up one win, four draws and a loss in this preparation phase of the season."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lineups:Wolverhampton Wanderers: Rui Patricio; Saiss, Coady, Boly; Doherty, Neves, Moutinho, Otto; Helder Costa, Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez and Jota.Also played: Bennett, Bonatini, Cavaleiro and Gibbs White.Villarreal CF: Barbosa; Lay\u00fan, \u00c1lvaro, Funes Mori, Pedraza; C\u00e1seres, Morlanes, Fornals, Cazorla; Ekambi and Moreno.Also played: Costa, Sansone, Miguel\u00f3n, V\u00edctor Ruiz, Nahuel, Ramiro, \u00dcnal, Leo Su\u00e1rez, Mario Gaspar and N\u2019Diaye.Goals: 0-1. Min. 17: Gerard Moreno. 1-1. Min. 49: Willy Boly. 2-1. Min. 53: Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez.Referee: Lee Probert.Stadium: Molineux Stadium. Match Information: Sixth preseason friendly against Wolverhampton Wanderers, played at the Molineux Stadium in front of 19,062 fans."}]}],"hero":{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"Villarreal had a great first half but Wolves made a comeback after the break scoring two to win it (2-1) Villarreal lost their first preseason match after falling to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium this afternoon (2-1). The Yellow Submarine , who wore their second pink strip today, took the lead in the game as Gerard Moreno finished off a brilliant assist by Pablo Fornals. The home side turned the scoreline around after the break though with two early goals by Willy Boly and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez. Fornals directed the orchestra in Villarreal\u2019s best chances of the first half. First he played a great ball forward to Gerard Moreno, who finished by chipping the ball over Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio (0-1). Then, just before the break, Villarreal could have scored a second as Ekambi went through one one one with Patricio- after another Fornals assist- but the loacls\u2019 keeper was equal to it. Ruben Neves had a chance to equalize from the penalty spot in the first half, but he shot wide of the mark. After the restart, Wolves turned the match around with two quick goals. The first was scored by Willy Bolly with a header from a corner kick and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez netted the second after a good team move. There were fewer chances in the second half, but right at the end Javi Calleja\u2019s side came close to equalizing on two occasions. Villarreal ran out of time to equalize though and as a result, came away from the Molineux with their first defeat in preseason. In total the Yellows have picked up one win, four draws and a loss in this preparation phase of the season. Lineups:Wolverhampton Wanderers: Rui Patricio; Saiss, Coady, Boly; Doherty, Neves, Moutinho, Otto; Helder Costa, Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez and Jota.Also played: Bennett, Bonatini, Cavaleiro and Gibbs White.Villarreal CF: Barbosa; Lay\u00fan, \u00c1lvaro, Funes Mori, Pedraza; C\u00e1seres, Morlanes, Fornals, Cazorla; Ekambi and Moreno.Also played: Costa, Sansone, Miguel\u00f3n, V\u00edctor Ruiz, Nahuel, Ramiro, \u00dcnal, Leo Su\u00e1rez, Mario Gaspar and N\u2019Diaye.Goals: 0-1. Min. 17: Gerard Moreno. 1-1. Min. 49: Willy Boly. 2-1. Min. 53: Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez.Referee: Lee Probert.Stadium: Molineux Stadium. Match Information: Sixth preseason friendly against Wolverhampton Wanderers, played at the Molineux Stadium in front of 19,062 fans.","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal had a great first half but Wolves made a comeback after the break scoring two to win it (2-1)"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal lost their first preseason match after falling to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium this afternoon (2-1). The Yellow Submarine , who wore their second pink strip today, took the lead in the game as Gerard Moreno finished off a brilliant assist by Pablo Fornals. The home side turned the scoreline around after the break though with two early goals by Willy Boly and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fornals directed the orchestra in Villarreal\u2019s best chances of the first half. First he played a great ball forward to Gerard Moreno, who finished by chipping the ball over Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio (0-1). Then, just before the break, Villarreal could have scored a second as Ekambi went through one one one with Patricio- after another Fornals assist- but the loacls\u2019 keeper was equal to it. Ruben Neves had a chance to equalize from the penalty spot in the first half, but he shot wide of the mark."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the restart, Wolves turned the match around with two quick goals. The first was scored by Willy Bolly with a header from a corner kick and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez netted the second after a good team move."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"There were fewer chances in the second half, but right at the end Javi Calleja\u2019s side came close to equalizing on two occasions. Villarreal ran out of time to equalize though and as a result, came away from the Molineux with their first defeat in preseason. In total the Yellows have picked up one win, four draws and a loss in this preparation phase of the season."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lineups:Wolverhampton Wanderers: Rui Patricio; Saiss, Coady, Boly; Doherty, Neves, Moutinho, Otto; Helder Costa, Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez and Jota.Also played: Bennett, Bonatini, Cavaleiro and Gibbs White.Villarreal CF: Barbosa; Lay\u00fan, \u00c1lvaro, Funes Mori, Pedraza; C\u00e1seres, Morlanes, Fornals, Cazorla; Ekambi and Moreno.Also played: Costa, Sansone, Miguel\u00f3n, V\u00edctor Ruiz, Nahuel, Ramiro, \u00dcnal, Leo Su\u00e1rez, Mario Gaspar and N\u2019Diaye.Goals: 0-1. Min. 17: Gerard Moreno. 1-1. Min. 49: Willy Boly. 2-1. Min. 53: Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez.Referee: Lee Probert.Stadium: Molineux Stadium. 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The Yellow Submarine , who wore their second pink strip today, took the lead in the game as Gerard Moreno finished off a brilliant assist by Pablo Fornals. The home side turned the scoreline around after the break though with two early goals by Willy Boly and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fornals directed the orchestra in Villarreal\u2019s best chances of the first half. First he played a great ball forward to Gerard Moreno, who finished by chipping the ball over Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio (0-1). Then, just before the break, Villarreal could have scored a second as Ekambi went through one one one with Patricio- after another Fornals assist- but the loacls\u2019 keeper was equal to it. Ruben Neves had a chance to equalize from the penalty spot in the first half, but he shot wide of the mark."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the restart, Wolves turned the match around with two quick goals. 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In total the Yellows have picked up one win, four draws and a loss in this preparation phase of the season."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lineups:Wolverhampton Wanderers: Rui Patricio; Saiss, Coady, Boly; Doherty, Neves, Moutinho, Otto; Helder Costa, Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez and Jota.Also played: Bennett, Bonatini, Cavaleiro and Gibbs White.Villarreal CF: Barbosa; Lay\u00fan, \u00c1lvaro, Funes Mori, Pedraza; C\u00e1seres, Morlanes, Fornals, Cazorla; Ekambi and Moreno.Also played: Costa, Sansone, Miguel\u00f3n, V\u00edctor Ruiz, Nahuel, Ramiro, \u00dcnal, Leo Su\u00e1rez, Mario Gaspar and N\u2019Diaye.Goals: 0-1. Min. 17: Gerard Moreno. 1-1. Min. 49: Willy Boly. 2-1. Min. 53: Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez.Referee: Lee Probert.Stadium: Molineux Stadium. 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Then, just before the break, Villarreal could have scored a second as Ekambi went through one one one with Patricio- after another Fornals assist- but the loacls\u2019 keeper was equal to it. Ruben Neves had a chance to equalize from the penalty spot in the first half, but he shot wide of the mark. After the restart, Wolves turned the match around with two quick goals. The first was scored by Willy Bolly with a header from a corner kick and Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez netted the second after a good team move. There were fewer chances in the second half, but right at the end Javi Calleja\u2019s side came close to equalizing on two occasions. Villarreal ran out of time to equalize though and as a result, came away from the Molineux with their first defeat in preseason. In total the Yellows have picked up one win, four draws and a loss in this preparation phase of the season. 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