{"id":218678,"date":"2020-12-22T21:43:21","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T20:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/a-controversial-draw-against-athletic-1-1\/"},"modified":"2020-12-22T21:43:21","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T20:43:21","slug":"a-controversial-draw-against-athletic-1-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/a-controversial-draw-against-athletic-1-1\/","title":{"rendered":"A controversial draw against Athletic (1-1)"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal draw against the Basque side in a game where two possible penalties for the Yellows were not given"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A hard-fought draw, but a controversial one. Villarreal drew against Athletic Club at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica (1-1) in a match that was, inevitably, marked by refereeing decisions. A total of two penalties could have gone to the Yellows, but neither were given. Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez did point to the spot once, but his decision was overturned by VAR. The \u2018Lions\u2019 went ahead through I\u00f1aki Williams, while Yeremy Pino equalised in the second half."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Unai Emery once more went for Juan Foyth in the holding-midfield role after Vicente Iborra\u2019s long-term injury. The Argentina lined up in the middle of the pitch alongside Manu Trigueros and Dani Parejo. Up front, youngster Fer Ni\u00f1o continued up front, alongside Gerard Moreno and Moi G\u00f3mez on the wings. A striker force made in the Yellows Academy."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The first half was full of bad luck. First of all, Ni\u00f1o was brought down in the box by Unai Sim\u00f3n and the referee pointed to the spot. After VAR looked at the decision, Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez overturned his decision. This affected the Yellows, who went 0-1 down in 19th minute. Williams, just onside, scored with a low shot past Sergio Asenjo. Four minutes later, Mario Gaspar went off injured, with Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a replacing him."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows tried to draw level in every way posible, with passes through the middle, with crosses from out wide\u2026 But nothing worked. Gerard had a chance with a shot slightly off balance after a cross from the left from Alfonso Pedraza, but the Yellows No.7\u2019s shot went wide."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Just before half-time, there was controversy once more. Vencedor touched the ball in the box with his hand, but, much to the Yellows\u2019 dismay, the referee decided that it was not a penalty."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal went all out in the second half. Ni\u00f1o, Pedraza and Gerard had great chances to level the score. A lack of finishing and great saves by Sim\u00f3n denied them. Emery looked to the bench, bringing on Yeremy for Juan Foyth. An offensive change that worked perfectly."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Canarian winger hit the post in the 73rd minute, and only a few seconds later made it 1-1, with a powerful left-footed effort after a Manu Trigueros pass. The ball entered like a rocket into the Basque goal. A great goal, that was more than deserved."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"From there on, every ball was fought for like it was the last ball of the game, although the scoreboard stayed the same."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Next up for Villarreal CF will be against Sevilla at the Rm\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez-Pizju\u00e1n (Tuesday, 29th November, 5pm CET)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lineups:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: Asenjo; Mario Gaspar (Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a, m. 23), Albiol, Pau, Pedraza (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, m. 81); Trigueros, Foyth (Yeremy, m. 65), Parejo; Gerard, Fer Ni\u00f1o (Chukwueze, m. 81) Moi G\u00f3mez."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Athletic Club: Unai Sim\u00f3n; Capa, Yeray, \u00cd\u00f1igo Mart\u00ednez, Yuri; Vesga (Dani Garc\u00eda, m. 57), Vencedor; De Marcos (Lekue, m. 83), Muniain (Sancet, m. 78), Berenguer (Morci, m. 83); Williams (Ra\u00fal Garc\u00eda, m. 78)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 0-1. Min. 19: Williams. 1-1. Min. 74: Yeremy."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez. Booked: Gerard (Villarreal), Berenguer (Athletic Club)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Matchday information: Match corresponding to LaLiga Matchday 15 at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Villarreal players took to the pitch with a shirt of support for Zoe, a young girl from Vila-real, who needs surgery in Boston due to a complex heart condition."}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"Villarreal draw against the Basque side in a game where two possible penalties for the Yellows were not given A hard-fought draw, but a controversial one. Villarreal drew against Athletic Club at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica (1-1) in a match that was, inevitably, marked by refereeing decisions. A total of two penalties could have gone to the Yellows, but neither were given. Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez did point to the spot once, but his decision was overturned by VAR. The \u2018Lions\u2019 went ahead through I\u00f1aki Williams, while Yeremy Pino equalised in the second half. Unai Emery once more went for Juan Foyth in the holding-midfield role after Vicente Iborra\u2019s long-term injury. The Argentina lined up in the middle of the pitch alongside Manu Trigueros and Dani Parejo. Up front, youngster Fer Ni\u00f1o continued up front, alongside Gerard Moreno and Moi G\u00f3mez on the wings. A striker force made in the Yellows Academy. The first half was full of bad luck. First of all, Ni\u00f1o was brought down in the box by Unai Sim\u00f3n and the referee pointed to the spot. After VAR looked at the decision, Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez overturned his decision. This affected the Yellows, who went 0-1 down in 19th minute. Williams, just onside, scored with a low shot past Sergio Asenjo. Four minutes later, Mario Gaspar went off injured, with Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a replacing him. The Yellows tried to draw level in every way posible, with passes through the middle, with crosses from out wide\u2026 But nothing worked. Gerard had a chance with a shot slightly off balance after a cross from the left from Alfonso Pedraza, but the Yellows No.7\u2019s shot went wide. Just before half-time, there was controversy once more. Vencedor touched the ball in the box with his hand, but, much to the Yellows\u2019 dismay, the referee decided that it was not a penalty. Villarreal went all out in the second half. Ni\u00f1o, Pedraza and Gerard had great chances to level the score. A lack of finishing and great saves by Sim\u00f3n denied them. Emery looked to the bench, bringing on Yeremy for Juan Foyth. An offensive change that worked perfectly. The Canarian winger hit the post in the 73rd minute, and only a few seconds later made it 1-1, with a powerful left-footed effort after a Manu Trigueros pass. The ball entered like a rocket into the Basque goal. A great goal, that was more than deserved. From there on, every ball was fought for like it was the last ball of the game, although the scoreboard stayed the same. Next up for Villarreal CF will be against Sevilla at the Rm\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez-Pizju\u00e1n (Tuesday, 29th November, 5pm CET). Lineups: Villarreal CF: Asenjo; Mario Gaspar (Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a, m. 23), Albiol, Pau, Pedraza (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, m. 81); Trigueros, Foyth (Yeremy, m. 65), Parejo; Gerard, Fer Ni\u00f1o (Chukwueze, m. 81) Moi G\u00f3mez. Athletic Club: Unai Sim\u00f3n; Capa, Yeray, \u00cd\u00f1igo Mart\u00ednez, Yuri; Vesga (Dani Garc\u00eda, m. 57), Vencedor; De Marcos (Lekue, m. 83), Muniain (Sancet, m. 78), Berenguer (Morci, m. 83); Williams (Ra\u00fal Garc\u00eda, m. 78). Goals: 0-1. Min. 19: Williams. 1-1. Min. 74: Yeremy. Referee: Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez. Booked: Gerard (Villarreal), Berenguer (Athletic Club). Matchday information: Match corresponding to LaLiga Matchday 15 at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Villarreal players took to the pitch with a shirt of support for Zoe, a young girl from Vila-real, who needs surgery in Boston due to a complex heart condition.","headings":[],"buttons":[],"images":[],"counts":{"blocks":16,"headings":0,"texts":16,"buttons":0,"images":0}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"Villarreal draw against the Basque side in a game where two possible penalties for the Yellows were not given A hard-fought draw, but a controversial one. Villarreal drew against Athletic Club at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica (1-1) in a match that was, inevitably, marked by refereeing decisions. A total of two penalties could have gone to the Yellows, but neither were given. Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez did point to the spot once, but his decision was overturned by VAR. The \u2018Lions\u2019 went ahead through I\u00f1aki Williams, while Yeremy Pino equalised in the second half. Unai Emery once more went for Juan Foyth in the holding-midfield role after Vicente Iborra\u2019s long-term injury. The Argentina lined up in the middle of the pitch alongside Manu Trigueros and Dani Parejo. Up front, youngster Fer Ni\u00f1o continued up front, alongside Gerard Moreno and Moi G\u00f3mez on the wings. A striker force made in the Yellows Academy. The first half was full of bad luck. First of all, Ni\u00f1o was brought down in the box by Unai Sim\u00f3n and the referee pointed to the spot. After VAR looked at the decision, Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez overturned his decision. This affected the Yellows, who went 0-1 down in 19th minute. Williams, just onside, scored with a low shot past Sergio Asenjo. Four minutes later, Mario Gaspar went off injured, with Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a replacing him. The Yellows tried to draw level in every way posible, with passes through the middle, with crosses from out wide\u2026 But nothing worked. Gerard had a chance with a shot slightly off balance after a cross from the left from Alfonso Pedraza, but the Yellows No.7\u2019s shot went wide. Just before half-time, there was controversy once more. Vencedor touched the ball in the box with his hand, but, much to the Yellows\u2019 dismay, the referee decided that it was not a penalty. Villarreal went all out in the second half. Ni\u00f1o, Pedraza and Gerard had great chances to level the score. A lack of finishing and great saves by Sim\u00f3n denied them. Emery looked to the bench, bringing on Yeremy for Juan Foyth. An offensive change that worked perfectly. The Canarian winger hit the post in the 73rd minute, and only a few seconds later made it 1-1, with a powerful left-footed effort after a Manu Trigueros pass. The ball entered like a rocket into the Basque goal. A great goal, that was more than deserved. From there on, every ball was fought for like it was the last ball of the game, although the scoreboard stayed the same. Next up for Villarreal CF will be against Sevilla at the Rm\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez-Pizju\u00e1n (Tuesday, 29th November, 5pm CET). Lineups: Villarreal CF: Asenjo; Mario Gaspar (Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a, m. 23), Albiol, Pau, Pedraza (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, m. 81); Trigueros, Foyth (Yeremy, m. 65), Parejo; Gerard, Fer Ni\u00f1o (Chukwueze, m. 81) Moi G\u00f3mez. Athletic Club: Unai Sim\u00f3n; Capa, Yeray, \u00cd\u00f1igo Mart\u00ednez, Yuri; Vesga (Dani Garc\u00eda, m. 57), Vencedor; De Marcos (Lekue, m. 83), Muniain (Sancet, m. 78), Berenguer (Morci, m. 83); Williams (Ra\u00fal Garc\u00eda, m. 78). Goals: 0-1. Min. 19: Williams. 1-1. Min. 74: Yeremy. Referee: Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez. Booked: Gerard (Villarreal), Berenguer (Athletic Club). Matchday information: Match corresponding to LaLiga Matchday 15 at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Villarreal players took to the pitch with a shirt of support for Zoe, a young girl from Vila-real, who needs surgery in Boston due to a complex heart condition.","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal draw against the Basque side in a game where two possible penalties for the Yellows were not given"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A hard-fought draw, but a controversial one. Villarreal drew against Athletic Club at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica (1-1) in a match that was, inevitably, marked by refereeing decisions. A total of two penalties could have gone to the Yellows, but neither were given. Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez did point to the spot once, but his decision was overturned by VAR. The \u2018Lions\u2019 went ahead through I\u00f1aki Williams, while Yeremy Pino equalised in the second half."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Unai Emery once more went for Juan Foyth in the holding-midfield role after Vicente Iborra\u2019s long-term injury. The Argentina lined up in the middle of the pitch alongside Manu Trigueros and Dani Parejo. Up front, youngster Fer Ni\u00f1o continued up front, alongside Gerard Moreno and Moi G\u00f3mez on the wings. A striker force made in the Yellows Academy."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The first half was full of bad luck. First of all, Ni\u00f1o was brought down in the box by Unai Sim\u00f3n and the referee pointed to the spot. After VAR looked at the decision, Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez overturned his decision. This affected the Yellows, who went 0-1 down in 19th minute. Williams, just onside, scored with a low shot past Sergio Asenjo. Four minutes later, Mario Gaspar went off injured, with Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a replacing him."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows tried to draw level in every way posible, with passes through the middle, with crosses from out wide\u2026 But nothing worked. Gerard had a chance with a shot slightly off balance after a cross from the left from Alfonso Pedraza, but the Yellows No.7\u2019s shot went wide."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Just before half-time, there was controversy once more. Vencedor touched the ball in the box with his hand, but, much to the Yellows\u2019 dismay, the referee decided that it was not a penalty."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal went all out in the second half. Ni\u00f1o, Pedraza and Gerard had great chances to level the score. A lack of finishing and great saves by Sim\u00f3n denied them. Emery looked to the bench, bringing on Yeremy for Juan Foyth. An offensive change that worked perfectly."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Canarian winger hit the post in the 73rd minute, and only a few seconds later made it 1-1, with a powerful left-footed effort after a Manu Trigueros pass. The ball entered like a rocket into the Basque goal. A great goal, that was more than deserved."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"From there on, every ball was fought for like it was the last ball of the game, although the scoreboard stayed the same."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Next up for Villarreal CF will be against Sevilla at the Rm\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez-Pizju\u00e1n (Tuesday, 29th November, 5pm CET)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lineups:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: Asenjo; Mario Gaspar (Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a, m. 23), Albiol, Pau, Pedraza (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, m. 81); Trigueros, Foyth (Yeremy, m. 65), Parejo; Gerard, Fer Ni\u00f1o (Chukwueze, m. 81) Moi G\u00f3mez."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Athletic Club: Unai Sim\u00f3n; Capa, Yeray, \u00cd\u00f1igo Mart\u00ednez, Yuri; Vesga (Dani Garc\u00eda, m. 57), Vencedor; De Marcos (Lekue, m. 83), Muniain (Sancet, m. 78), Berenguer (Morci, m. 83); Williams (Ra\u00fal Garc\u00eda, m. 78)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 0-1. Min. 19: Williams. 1-1. Min. 74: Yeremy."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez. Booked: Gerard (Villarreal), Berenguer (Athletic Club)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Matchday information: Match corresponding to LaLiga Matchday 15 at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Villarreal players took to the pitch with a shirt of support for Zoe, a young girl from Vila-real, who needs surgery in Boston due to a complex heart condition."}],"buttons":[],"images":[],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal draw against the Basque side in a game where two possible penalties for the Yellows were not given"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A hard-fought draw, but a controversial one. Villarreal drew against Athletic Club at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica (1-1) in a match that was, inevitably, marked by refereeing decisions. A total of two penalties could have gone to the Yellows, but neither were given. Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez did point to the spot once, but his decision was overturned by VAR. The \u2018Lions\u2019 went ahead through I\u00f1aki Williams, while Yeremy Pino equalised in the second half."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Unai Emery once more went for Juan Foyth in the holding-midfield role after Vicente Iborra\u2019s long-term injury. The Argentina lined up in the middle of the pitch alongside Manu Trigueros and Dani Parejo. Up front, youngster Fer Ni\u00f1o continued up front, alongside Gerard Moreno and Moi G\u00f3mez on the wings. A striker force made in the Yellows Academy."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The first half was full of bad luck. First of all, Ni\u00f1o was brought down in the box by Unai Sim\u00f3n and the referee pointed to the spot. After VAR looked at the decision, Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez overturned his decision. This affected the Yellows, who went 0-1 down in 19th minute. Williams, just onside, scored with a low shot past Sergio Asenjo. Four minutes later, Mario Gaspar went off injured, with Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a replacing him."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows tried to draw level in every way posible, with passes through the middle, with crosses from out wide\u2026 But nothing worked. Gerard had a chance with a shot slightly off balance after a cross from the left from Alfonso Pedraza, but the Yellows No.7\u2019s shot went wide."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Just before half-time, there was controversy once more. Vencedor touched the ball in the box with his hand, but, much to the Yellows\u2019 dismay, the referee decided that it was not a penalty."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal went all out in the second half. Ni\u00f1o, Pedraza and Gerard had great chances to level the score. A lack of finishing and great saves by Sim\u00f3n denied them. Emery looked to the bench, bringing on Yeremy for Juan Foyth. An offensive change that worked perfectly."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Canarian winger hit the post in the 73rd minute, and only a few seconds later made it 1-1, with a powerful left-footed effort after a Manu Trigueros pass. The ball entered like a rocket into the Basque goal. A great goal, that was more than deserved."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"From there on, every ball was fought for like it was the last ball of the game, although the scoreboard stayed the same."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Next up for Villarreal CF will be against Sevilla at the Rm\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez-Pizju\u00e1n (Tuesday, 29th November, 5pm CET)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lineups:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: Asenjo; Mario Gaspar (Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a, m. 23), Albiol, Pau, Pedraza (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, m. 81); Trigueros, Foyth (Yeremy, m. 65), Parejo; Gerard, Fer Ni\u00f1o (Chukwueze, m. 81) Moi G\u00f3mez."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Athletic Club: Unai Sim\u00f3n; Capa, Yeray, \u00cd\u00f1igo Mart\u00ednez, Yuri; Vesga (Dani Garc\u00eda, m. 57), Vencedor; De Marcos (Lekue, m. 83), Muniain (Sancet, m. 78), Berenguer (Morci, m. 83); Williams (Ra\u00fal Garc\u00eda, m. 78)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 0-1. Min. 19: Williams. 1-1. Min. 74: Yeremy."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez. Booked: Gerard (Villarreal), Berenguer (Athletic Club)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Matchday information: Match corresponding to LaLiga Matchday 15 at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Villarreal players took to the pitch with a shirt of support for Zoe, a young girl from Vila-real, who needs surgery in Boston due to a complex heart condition."}]}],"hero":{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"Villarreal draw against the Basque side in a game where two possible penalties for the Yellows were not given A hard-fought draw, but a controversial one. Villarreal drew against Athletic Club at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica (1-1) in a match that was, inevitably, marked by refereeing decisions. A total of two penalties could have gone to the Yellows, but neither were given. Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez did point to the spot once, but his decision was overturned by VAR. The \u2018Lions\u2019 went ahead through I\u00f1aki Williams, while Yeremy Pino equalised in the second half. Unai Emery once more went for Juan Foyth in the holding-midfield role after Vicente Iborra\u2019s long-term injury. The Argentina lined up in the middle of the pitch alongside Manu Trigueros and Dani Parejo. Up front, youngster Fer Ni\u00f1o continued up front, alongside Gerard Moreno and Moi G\u00f3mez on the wings. A striker force made in the Yellows Academy. The first half was full of bad luck. First of all, Ni\u00f1o was brought down in the box by Unai Sim\u00f3n and the referee pointed to the spot. After VAR looked at the decision, Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez overturned his decision. This affected the Yellows, who went 0-1 down in 19th minute. Williams, just onside, scored with a low shot past Sergio Asenjo. Four minutes later, Mario Gaspar went off injured, with Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a replacing him. The Yellows tried to draw level in every way posible, with passes through the middle, with crosses from out wide\u2026 But nothing worked. Gerard had a chance with a shot slightly off balance after a cross from the left from Alfonso Pedraza, but the Yellows No.7\u2019s shot went wide. Just before half-time, there was controversy once more. Vencedor touched the ball in the box with his hand, but, much to the Yellows\u2019 dismay, the referee decided that it was not a penalty. Villarreal went all out in the second half. Ni\u00f1o, Pedraza and Gerard had great chances to level the score. A lack of finishing and great saves by Sim\u00f3n denied them. Emery looked to the bench, bringing on Yeremy for Juan Foyth. An offensive change that worked perfectly. The Canarian winger hit the post in the 73rd minute, and only a few seconds later made it 1-1, with a powerful left-footed effort after a Manu Trigueros pass. The ball entered like a rocket into the Basque goal. A great goal, that was more than deserved. From there on, every ball was fought for like it was the last ball of the game, although the scoreboard stayed the same. Next up for Villarreal CF will be against Sevilla at the Rm\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez-Pizju\u00e1n (Tuesday, 29th November, 5pm CET). Lineups: Villarreal CF: Asenjo; Mario Gaspar (Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a, m. 23), Albiol, Pau, Pedraza (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, m. 81); Trigueros, Foyth (Yeremy, m. 65), Parejo; Gerard, Fer Ni\u00f1o (Chukwueze, m. 81) Moi G\u00f3mez. Athletic Club: Unai Sim\u00f3n; Capa, Yeray, \u00cd\u00f1igo Mart\u00ednez, Yuri; Vesga (Dani Garc\u00eda, m. 57), Vencedor; De Marcos (Lekue, m. 83), Muniain (Sancet, m. 78), Berenguer (Morci, m. 83); Williams (Ra\u00fal Garc\u00eda, m. 78). Goals: 0-1. Min. 19: Williams. 1-1. Min. 74: Yeremy. Referee: Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez. Booked: Gerard (Villarreal), Berenguer (Athletic Club). Matchday information: Match corresponding to LaLiga Matchday 15 at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Villarreal players took to the pitch with a shirt of support for Zoe, a young girl from Vila-real, who needs surgery in Boston due to a complex heart condition.","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal draw against the Basque side in a game where two possible penalties for the Yellows were not given"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A hard-fought draw, but a controversial one. Villarreal drew against Athletic Club at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica (1-1) in a match that was, inevitably, marked by refereeing decisions. A total of two penalties could have gone to the Yellows, but neither were given. Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez did point to the spot once, but his decision was overturned by VAR. The \u2018Lions\u2019 went ahead through I\u00f1aki Williams, while Yeremy Pino equalised in the second half."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Unai Emery once more went for Juan Foyth in the holding-midfield role after Vicente Iborra\u2019s long-term injury. The Argentina lined up in the middle of the pitch alongside Manu Trigueros and Dani Parejo. Up front, youngster Fer Ni\u00f1o continued up front, alongside Gerard Moreno and Moi G\u00f3mez on the wings. A striker force made in the Yellows Academy."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The first half was full of bad luck. First of all, Ni\u00f1o was brought down in the box by Unai Sim\u00f3n and the referee pointed to the spot. After VAR looked at the decision, Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez overturned his decision. This affected the Yellows, who went 0-1 down in 19th minute. Williams, just onside, scored with a low shot past Sergio Asenjo. Four minutes later, Mario Gaspar went off injured, with Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a replacing him."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows tried to draw level in every way posible, with passes through the middle, with crosses from out wide\u2026 But nothing worked. Gerard had a chance with a shot slightly off balance after a cross from the left from Alfonso Pedraza, but the Yellows No.7\u2019s shot went wide."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Just before half-time, there was controversy once more. Vencedor touched the ball in the box with his hand, but, much to the Yellows\u2019 dismay, the referee decided that it was not a penalty."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal went all out in the second half. Ni\u00f1o, Pedraza and Gerard had great chances to level the score. A lack of finishing and great saves by Sim\u00f3n denied them. Emery looked to the bench, bringing on Yeremy for Juan Foyth. An offensive change that worked perfectly."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Canarian winger hit the post in the 73rd minute, and only a few seconds later made it 1-1, with a powerful left-footed effort after a Manu Trigueros pass. The ball entered like a rocket into the Basque goal. A great goal, that was more than deserved."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"From there on, every ball was fought for like it was the last ball of the game, although the scoreboard stayed the same."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Next up for Villarreal CF will be against Sevilla at the Rm\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez-Pizju\u00e1n (Tuesday, 29th November, 5pm CET)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lineups:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: Asenjo; Mario Gaspar (Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a, m. 23), Albiol, Pau, Pedraza (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, m. 81); Trigueros, Foyth (Yeremy, m. 65), Parejo; Gerard, Fer Ni\u00f1o (Chukwueze, m. 81) Moi G\u00f3mez."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Athletic Club: Unai Sim\u00f3n; Capa, Yeray, \u00cd\u00f1igo Mart\u00ednez, Yuri; Vesga (Dani Garc\u00eda, m. 57), Vencedor; De Marcos (Lekue, m. 83), Muniain (Sancet, m. 78), Berenguer (Morci, m. 83); Williams (Ra\u00fal Garc\u00eda, m. 78)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 0-1. Min. 19: Williams. 1-1. Min. 74: Yeremy."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez. Booked: Gerard (Villarreal), Berenguer (Athletic Club)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Matchday information: Match corresponding to LaLiga Matchday 15 at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Villarreal players took to the pitch with a shirt of support for Zoe, a young girl from Vila-real, who needs surgery in Boston due to a complex heart condition."}],"buttons":[],"images":[],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal draw against the Basque side in a game where two possible penalties for the Yellows were not given"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A hard-fought draw, but a controversial one. Villarreal drew against Athletic Club at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica (1-1) in a match that was, inevitably, marked by refereeing decisions. A total of two penalties could have gone to the Yellows, but neither were given. Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez did point to the spot once, but his decision was overturned by VAR. The \u2018Lions\u2019 went ahead through I\u00f1aki Williams, while Yeremy Pino equalised in the second half."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Unai Emery once more went for Juan Foyth in the holding-midfield role after Vicente Iborra\u2019s long-term injury. The Argentina lined up in the middle of the pitch alongside Manu Trigueros and Dani Parejo. Up front, youngster Fer Ni\u00f1o continued up front, alongside Gerard Moreno and Moi G\u00f3mez on the wings. A striker force made in the Yellows Academy."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The first half was full of bad luck. First of all, Ni\u00f1o was brought down in the box by Unai Sim\u00f3n and the referee pointed to the spot. After VAR looked at the decision, Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez overturned his decision. This affected the Yellows, who went 0-1 down in 19th minute. Williams, just onside, scored with a low shot past Sergio Asenjo. Four minutes later, Mario Gaspar went off injured, with Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a replacing him."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows tried to draw level in every way posible, with passes through the middle, with crosses from out wide\u2026 But nothing worked. Gerard had a chance with a shot slightly off balance after a cross from the left from Alfonso Pedraza, but the Yellows No.7\u2019s shot went wide."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Just before half-time, there was controversy once more. Vencedor touched the ball in the box with his hand, but, much to the Yellows\u2019 dismay, the referee decided that it was not a penalty."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal went all out in the second half. Ni\u00f1o, Pedraza and Gerard had great chances to level the score. A lack of finishing and great saves by Sim\u00f3n denied them. Emery looked to the bench, bringing on Yeremy for Juan Foyth. An offensive change that worked perfectly."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Canarian winger hit the post in the 73rd minute, and only a few seconds later made it 1-1, with a powerful left-footed effort after a Manu Trigueros pass. The ball entered like a rocket into the Basque goal. A great goal, that was more than deserved."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"From there on, every ball was fought for like it was the last ball of the game, although the scoreboard stayed the same."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Next up for Villarreal CF will be against Sevilla at the Rm\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez-Pizju\u00e1n (Tuesday, 29th November, 5pm CET)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lineups:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: Asenjo; Mario Gaspar (Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a, m. 23), Albiol, Pau, Pedraza (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, m. 81); Trigueros, Foyth (Yeremy, m. 65), Parejo; Gerard, Fer Ni\u00f1o (Chukwueze, m. 81) Moi G\u00f3mez."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Athletic Club: Unai Sim\u00f3n; Capa, Yeray, \u00cd\u00f1igo Mart\u00ednez, Yuri; Vesga (Dani Garc\u00eda, m. 57), Vencedor; De Marcos (Lekue, m. 83), Muniain (Sancet, m. 78), Berenguer (Morci, m. 83); Williams (Ra\u00fal Garc\u00eda, m. 78)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 0-1. Min. 19: Williams. 1-1. Min. 74: Yeremy."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez. Booked: Gerard (Villarreal), Berenguer (Athletic Club)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Matchday information: Match corresponding to LaLiga Matchday 15 at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Villarreal players took to the pitch with a shirt of support for Zoe, a young girl from Vila-real, who needs surgery in Boston due to a complex heart condition."}]}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"Villarreal draw against the Basque side in a game where two possible penalties for the Yellows were not given A hard-fought draw, but a controversial one. Villarreal drew against Athletic Club at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica (1-1) in a match that was, inevitably, marked by refereeing decisions. A total of two penalties could have gone to the Yellows, but neither were given. Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez did point to the spot once, but his decision was overturned by VAR. The \u2018Lions\u2019 went ahead through I\u00f1aki Williams, while Yeremy Pino equalised in the second half. Unai Emery once more went for Juan Foyth in the holding-midfield role after Vicente Iborra\u2019s long-term injury. The Argentina lined up in the middle of the pitch alongside Manu Trigueros and Dani Parejo. Up front, youngster Fer Ni\u00f1o continued up front, alongside Gerard Moreno and Moi G\u00f3mez on the wings. A striker force made in the Yellows Academy. The first half was full of bad luck. First of all, Ni\u00f1o was brought down in the box by Unai Sim\u00f3n and the referee pointed to the spot. After VAR looked at the decision, Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez overturned his decision. This affected the Yellows, who went 0-1 down in 19th minute. Williams, just onside, scored with a low shot past Sergio Asenjo. Four minutes later, Mario Gaspar went off injured, with Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a replacing him. The Yellows tried to draw level in every way posible, with passes through the middle, with crosses from out wide\u2026 But nothing worked. Gerard had a chance with a shot slightly off balance after a cross from the left from Alfonso Pedraza, but the Yellows No.7\u2019s shot went wide. Just before half-time, there was controversy once more. Vencedor touched the ball in the box with his hand, but, much to the Yellows\u2019 dismay, the referee decided that it was not a penalty. Villarreal went all out in the second half. Ni\u00f1o, Pedraza and Gerard had great chances to level the score. A lack of finishing and great saves by Sim\u00f3n denied them. Emery looked to the bench, bringing on Yeremy for Juan Foyth. An offensive change that worked perfectly. The Canarian winger hit the post in the 73rd minute, and only a few seconds later made it 1-1, with a powerful left-footed effort after a Manu Trigueros pass. The ball entered like a rocket into the Basque goal. A great goal, that was more than deserved. From there on, every ball was fought for like it was the last ball of the game, although the scoreboard stayed the same. Next up for Villarreal CF will be against Sevilla at the Rm\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez-Pizju\u00e1n (Tuesday, 29th November, 5pm CET). Lineups: Villarreal CF: Asenjo; Mario Gaspar (Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a, m. 23), Albiol, Pau, Pedraza (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, m. 81); Trigueros, Foyth (Yeremy, m. 65), Parejo; Gerard, Fer Ni\u00f1o (Chukwueze, m. 81) Moi G\u00f3mez. Athletic Club: Unai Sim\u00f3n; Capa, Yeray, \u00cd\u00f1igo Mart\u00ednez, Yuri; Vesga (Dani Garc\u00eda, m. 57), Vencedor; De Marcos (Lekue, m. 83), Muniain (Sancet, m. 78), Berenguer (Morci, m. 83); Williams (Ra\u00fal Garc\u00eda, m. 78). Goals: 0-1. Min. 19: Williams. 1-1. Min. 74: Yeremy. Referee: Medi\u00e9 Jim\u00e9nez. Booked: Gerard (Villarreal), Berenguer (Athletic Club). Matchday information: Match corresponding to LaLiga Matchday 15 at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. 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