{"id":291546,"date":"2023-12-06T21:04:35","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T20:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/sin-acierto-ante-el-maccabi-haifa-0-0\/"},"modified":"2023-12-06T23:18:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T22:18:46","slug":"a-lack-of-cutting-edge-against-maccabi-haifa-0-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/a-lack-of-cutting-edge-against-maccabi-haifa-0-0\/","title":{"rendered":"A lack of cutting edge against Maccabi Haifa (0-0)"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal must win in France to seal direct qualification for the last 16 of the Europa League"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal were held to a 0-0 draw by Maccabi Haifa. The Yellows were unable to break down the Israeli wall in a drab match in which they lacked the accuracy and clarity in the final third to win the game. With this result, the Submarine must beat Rennes in France to finish first in the group stage and avoid the play-off round against the Champions League teams."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows faced the last home game of the Europa League group stage. Marcelino\u2019s men hosted Maccabi Haifa for the postponed match of the third matchday against the Hebrews. The three points at stake were extremely valuable for the Submarine\u2019s interests. The three points at stake were extremely valuable for the Submarine, as they gave them the chance to go into the final matchday as co-leaders of Group F alongside Rennes. The French side await the Yellow Submarine in the final match of the continental group stage. And all it takes is a win to finish top of the group. Another result would automatically put the Submarine in second place."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Marcelino\u2019s men started the better and enjoyed the first chances of the match. Before the tenth minute, Santi Comesa\u00f1a came close to scoring the first goal, anticipating a shot from \u00c1lex Baena\u2019s corner. The shot, clearly crossed, went just wide."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the attempt, the Submarine showed persistence, knocking at their opponents\u2019 door. Before reaching the midway point of the first half, the referee disallowed a goal by Ben Brereton, who \u2013 as was the case in Seville \u2013 has not been getting any luck. In the final stretch of the first half, the Yellows reduced their pressure up front and lost presence in the opposition half."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the restart, Marcelino\u2019s team continued to look for the opposition goal, but were unable to find the target in the final metres. With the passing of the minutes and the introduction of Pierrot in the Hebrew team, the visitors stretched and were able to generate a couple of dangerous approaches to the area defended by Reina."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Neither side managed to break the deadlock and the 0-0 scoreline was final at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. To claim top spot, the Yellows need to win in France."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Line-ups"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: Reina; Foyth (A. Pedraza, m. 57), Gabbia, J. Cuenca, A. Altimira; I. Akhomach, Santi C. V. (Coquelin, m. 57), Capoue, M. Trigueros (J. Pascual., m. 84); \u00c1lex B. (A. J. Morales, m. 46), Brereton D\u00edaz (Gerard, m. 67)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Maccabi Haifa FC: Keouf; Sundgren (Feingold, m. 61), Gershon, Simic, Kandil; Hagag (Podgoreanu, m. 60), Cafumana (Naor, m. 78), Mohamed (Jaber, m. 43); Khalaili (Pierrot, m. 46), David, Refaelov."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Nicholas Walsh (Scotland). Booked: Foyth, Capoue, A. Pedraza (Villarreal CF), Refaelov, Naor (Maccabi Haifa FC)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Matchday information: Game between Villarreal CF and Maccabi Haifa FC, corresponding to the rescheduled Matchday 3 of the 2023\/24 UEFA Europa League group stage. at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Attendance: 9,365."},{"type":"video","kind":"iframe","url":"https:\/\/widgets.besoccerapps.com\/scripts\/widgets?type=match_detail&match=555923&season=2024&flag=escudo&style=villarreal","poster":""}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"Villarreal must win in France to seal direct qualification for the last 16 of the Europa League Villarreal were held to a 0-0 draw by Maccabi Haifa. The Yellows were unable to break down the Israeli wall in a drab match in which they lacked the accuracy and clarity in the final third to win the game. With this result, the Submarine must beat Rennes in France to finish first in the group stage and avoid the play-off round against the Champions League teams. The Yellows faced the last home game of the Europa League group stage. Marcelino\u2019s men hosted Maccabi Haifa for the postponed match of the third matchday against the Hebrews. The three points at stake were extremely valuable for the Submarine\u2019s interests. The three points at stake were extremely valuable for the Submarine, as they gave them the chance to go into the final matchday as co-leaders of Group F alongside Rennes. The French side await the Yellow Submarine in the final match of the continental group stage. And all it takes is a win to finish top of the group. Another result would automatically put the Submarine in second place. Marcelino\u2019s men started the better and enjoyed the first chances of the match. Before the tenth minute, Santi Comesa\u00f1a came close to scoring the first goal, anticipating a shot from \u00c1lex Baena\u2019s corner. The shot, clearly crossed, went just wide. After the attempt, the Submarine showed persistence, knocking at their opponents\u2019 door. Before reaching the midway point of the first half, the referee disallowed a goal by Ben Brereton, who \u2013 as was the case in Seville \u2013 has not been getting any luck. In the final stretch of the first half, the Yellows reduced their pressure up front and lost presence in the opposition half. After the restart, Marcelino\u2019s team continued to look for the opposition goal, but were unable to find the target in the final metres. With the passing of the minutes and the introduction of Pierrot in the Hebrew team, the visitors stretched and were able to generate a couple of dangerous approaches to the area defended by Reina. Neither side managed to break the deadlock and the 0-0 scoreline was final at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. To claim top spot, the Yellows need to win in France. Line-ups Villarreal CF: Reina; Foyth (A. Pedraza, m. 57), Gabbia, J. Cuenca, A. Altimira; I. Akhomach, Santi C. V. (Coquelin, m. 57), Capoue, M. Trigueros (J. Pascual., m. 84); \u00c1lex B. (A. J. Morales, m. 46), Brereton D\u00edaz (Gerard, m. 67). Maccabi Haifa FC: Keouf; Sundgren (Feingold, m. 61), Gershon, Simic, Kandil; Hagag (Podgoreanu, m. 60), Cafumana (Naor, m. 78), Mohamed (Jaber, m. 43); Khalaili (Pierrot, m. 46), David, Refaelov. Referee: Nicholas Walsh (Scotland). Booked: Foyth, Capoue, A. Pedraza (Villarreal CF), Refaelov, Naor (Maccabi Haifa FC). Matchday information: Game between Villarreal CF and Maccabi Haifa FC, corresponding to the rescheduled Matchday 3 of the 2023\/24 UEFA Europa League group stage. at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. 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Marcelino\u2019s men hosted Maccabi Haifa for the postponed match of the third matchday against the Hebrews. The three points at stake were extremely valuable for the Submarine\u2019s interests. The three points at stake were extremely valuable for the Submarine, as they gave them the chance to go into the final matchday as co-leaders of Group F alongside Rennes. The French side await the Yellow Submarine in the final match of the continental group stage. And all it takes is a win to finish top of the group. Another result would automatically put the Submarine in second place. Marcelino\u2019s men started the better and enjoyed the first chances of the match. Before the tenth minute, Santi Comesa\u00f1a came close to scoring the first goal, anticipating a shot from \u00c1lex Baena\u2019s corner. The shot, clearly crossed, went just wide. After the attempt, the Submarine showed persistence, knocking at their opponents\u2019 door. Before reaching the midway point of the first half, the referee disallowed a goal by Ben Brereton, who \u2013 as was the case in Seville \u2013 has not been getting any luck. In the final stretch of the first half, the Yellows reduced their pressure up front and lost presence in the opposition half. After the restart, Marcelino\u2019s team continued to look for the opposition goal, but were unable to find the target in the final metres. With the passing of the minutes and the introduction of Pierrot in the Hebrew team, the visitors stretched and were able to generate a couple of dangerous approaches to the area defended by Reina. Neither side managed to break the deadlock and the 0-0 scoreline was final at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. To claim top spot, the Yellows need to win in France. Line-ups Villarreal CF: Reina; Foyth (A. Pedraza, m. 57), Gabbia, J. Cuenca, A. Altimira; I. Akhomach, Santi C. V. (Coquelin, m. 57), Capoue, M. Trigueros (J. Pascual., m. 84); \u00c1lex B. (A. J. 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With this result, the Submarine must beat Rennes in France to finish first in the group stage and avoid the play-off round against the Champions League teams."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows faced the last home game of the Europa League group stage. Marcelino\u2019s men hosted Maccabi Haifa for the postponed match of the third matchday against the Hebrews. The three points at stake were extremely valuable for the Submarine\u2019s interests. The three points at stake were extremely valuable for the Submarine, as they gave them the chance to go into the final matchday as co-leaders of Group F alongside Rennes. The French side await the Yellow Submarine in the final match of the continental group stage. And all it takes is a win to finish top of the group. Another result would automatically put the Submarine in second place."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Marcelino\u2019s men started the better and enjoyed the first chances of the match. Before the tenth minute, Santi Comesa\u00f1a came close to scoring the first goal, anticipating a shot from \u00c1lex Baena\u2019s corner. The shot, clearly crossed, went just wide."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the attempt, the Submarine showed persistence, knocking at their opponents\u2019 door. Before reaching the midway point of the first half, the referee disallowed a goal by Ben Brereton, who \u2013 as was the case in Seville \u2013 has not been getting any luck. In the final stretch of the first half, the Yellows reduced their pressure up front and lost presence in the opposition half."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the restart, Marcelino\u2019s team continued to look for the opposition goal, but were unable to find the target in the final metres. With the passing of the minutes and the introduction of Pierrot in the Hebrew team, the visitors stretched and were able to generate a couple of dangerous approaches to the area defended by Reina."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Neither side managed to break the deadlock and the 0-0 scoreline was final at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. To claim top spot, the Yellows need to win in France."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Line-ups"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: Reina; Foyth (A. Pedraza, m. 57), Gabbia, J. Cuenca, A. Altimira; I. Akhomach, Santi C. V. (Coquelin, m. 57), Capoue, M. Trigueros (J. Pascual., m. 84); \u00c1lex B. (A. J. Morales, m. 46), Brereton D\u00edaz (Gerard, m. 67)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Maccabi Haifa FC: Keouf; Sundgren (Feingold, m. 61), Gershon, Simic, Kandil; Hagag (Podgoreanu, m. 60), Cafumana (Naor, m. 78), Mohamed (Jaber, m. 43); Khalaili (Pierrot, m. 46), David, Refaelov."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Nicholas Walsh (Scotland). Booked: Foyth, Capoue, A. Pedraza (Villarreal CF), Refaelov, Naor (Maccabi Haifa FC)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Matchday information: Game between Villarreal CF and Maccabi Haifa FC, corresponding to the rescheduled Matchday 3 of the 2023\/24 UEFA Europa League group stage. at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Attendance: 9,365."}],"buttons":[],"images":[],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal must win in France to seal direct qualification for the last 16 of the Europa League"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal were held to a 0-0 draw by Maccabi Haifa. The Yellows were unable to break down the Israeli wall in a drab match in which they lacked the accuracy and clarity in the final third to win the game. 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Booked: Foyth, Capoue, A. Pedraza (Villarreal CF), Refaelov, Naor (Maccabi Haifa FC)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Matchday information: Game between Villarreal CF and Maccabi Haifa FC, corresponding to the rescheduled Matchday 3 of the 2023\/24 UEFA Europa League group stage. at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Attendance: 9,365."},{"type":"video","kind":"iframe","url":"https:\/\/widgets.besoccerapps.com\/scripts\/widgets?type=match_detail&match=555923&season=2024&flag=escudo&style=villarreal","poster":""}]}],"hero":{"id":"section-1","title":"Villarreal must win in France to seal direct qualification for the last 16 of the Europa League","text":"Villarreal must win in France to seal direct qualification for the last 16 of the Europa League Villarreal were held to a 0-0 draw by Maccabi Haifa. The Yellows were unable to break down the Israeli wall in a drab match in which they lacked the accuracy and clarity in the final third to win the game. With this result, the Submarine must beat Rennes in France to finish first in the group stage and avoid the play-off round against the Champions League teams. The Yellows faced the last home game of the Europa League group stage. Marcelino\u2019s men hosted Maccabi Haifa for the postponed match of the third matchday against the Hebrews. The three points at stake were extremely valuable for the Submarine\u2019s interests. The three points at stake were extremely valuable for the Submarine, as they gave them the chance to go into the final matchday as co-leaders of Group F alongside Rennes. The French side await the Yellow Submarine in the final match of the continental group stage. And all it takes is a win to finish top of the group. Another result would automatically put the Submarine in second place. Marcelino\u2019s men started the better and enjoyed the first chances of the match. Before the tenth minute, Santi Comesa\u00f1a came close to scoring the first goal, anticipating a shot from \u00c1lex Baena\u2019s corner. The shot, clearly crossed, went just wide. After the attempt, the Submarine showed persistence, knocking at their opponents\u2019 door. Before reaching the midway point of the first half, the referee disallowed a goal by Ben Brereton, who \u2013 as was the case in Seville \u2013 has not been getting any luck. In the final stretch of the first half, the Yellows reduced their pressure up front and lost presence in the opposition half. After the restart, Marcelino\u2019s team continued to look for the opposition goal, but were unable to find the target in the final metres. With the passing of the minutes and the introduction of Pierrot in the Hebrew team, the visitors stretched and were able to generate a couple of dangerous approaches to the area defended by Reina. Neither side managed to break the deadlock and the 0-0 scoreline was final at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. To claim top spot, the Yellows need to win in France. Line-ups Villarreal CF: Reina; Foyth (A. Pedraza, m. 57), Gabbia, J. Cuenca, A. Altimira; I. Akhomach, Santi C. V. (Coquelin, m. 57), Capoue, M. Trigueros (J. Pascual., m. 84); \u00c1lex B. (A. J. Morales, m. 46), Brereton D\u00edaz (Gerard, m. 67). Maccabi Haifa FC: Keouf; Sundgren (Feingold, m. 61), Gershon, Simic, Kandil; Hagag (Podgoreanu, m. 60), Cafumana (Naor, m. 78), Mohamed (Jaber, m. 43); Khalaili (Pierrot, m. 46), David, Refaelov. Referee: Nicholas Walsh (Scotland). Booked: Foyth, Capoue, A. Pedraza (Villarreal CF), Refaelov, Naor (Maccabi Haifa FC). Matchday information: Game between Villarreal CF and Maccabi Haifa FC, corresponding to the rescheduled Matchday 3 of the 2023\/24 UEFA Europa League group stage. at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. 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The three points at stake were extremely valuable for the Submarine, as they gave them the chance to go into the final matchday as co-leaders of Group F alongside Rennes. The French side await the Yellow Submarine in the final match of the continental group stage. And all it takes is a win to finish top of the group. Another result would automatically put the Submarine in second place."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Marcelino\u2019s men started the better and enjoyed the first chances of the match. Before the tenth minute, Santi Comesa\u00f1a came close to scoring the first goal, anticipating a shot from \u00c1lex Baena\u2019s corner. The shot, clearly crossed, went just wide."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the attempt, the Submarine showed persistence, knocking at their opponents\u2019 door. Before reaching the midway point of the first half, the referee disallowed a goal by Ben Brereton, who \u2013 as was the case in Seville \u2013 has not been getting any luck. In the final stretch of the first half, the Yellows reduced their pressure up front and lost presence in the opposition half."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the restart, Marcelino\u2019s team continued to look for the opposition goal, but were unable to find the target in the final metres. With the passing of the minutes and the introduction of Pierrot in the Hebrew team, the visitors stretched and were able to generate a couple of dangerous approaches to the area defended by Reina."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Neither side managed to break the deadlock and the 0-0 scoreline was final at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. To claim top spot, the Yellows need to win in France."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Line-ups"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: Reina; Foyth (A. Pedraza, m. 57), Gabbia, J. Cuenca, A. Altimira; I. Akhomach, Santi C. V. (Coquelin, m. 57), Capoue, M. Trigueros (J. Pascual., m. 84); \u00c1lex B. (A. J. 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With the passing of the minutes and the introduction of Pierrot in the Hebrew team, the visitors stretched and were able to generate a couple of dangerous approaches to the area defended by Reina."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Neither side managed to break the deadlock and the 0-0 scoreline was final at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. To claim top spot, the Yellows need to win in France."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Line-ups"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: Reina; Foyth (A. Pedraza, m. 57), Gabbia, J. Cuenca, A. Altimira; I. Akhomach, Santi C. V. (Coquelin, m. 57), Capoue, M. Trigueros (J. Pascual., m. 84); \u00c1lex B. (A. J. Morales, m. 46), Brereton D\u00edaz (Gerard, m. 67)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Maccabi Haifa FC: Keouf; Sundgren (Feingold, m. 61), Gershon, Simic, Kandil; Hagag (Podgoreanu, m. 60), Cafumana (Naor, m. 78), Mohamed (Jaber, m. 43); Khalaili (Pierrot, m. 46), David, Refaelov."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Nicholas Walsh (Scotland). Booked: Foyth, Capoue, A. Pedraza (Villarreal CF), Refaelov, Naor (Maccabi Haifa FC)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Matchday information: Game between Villarreal CF and Maccabi Haifa FC, corresponding to the rescheduled Matchday 3 of the 2023\/24 UEFA Europa League group stage. at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Attendance: 9,365."},{"type":"video","kind":"iframe","url":"https:\/\/widgets.besoccerapps.com\/scripts\/widgets?type=match_detail&match=555923&season=2024&flag=escudo&style=villarreal","poster":""}]}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"Villarreal must win in France to seal direct qualification for the last 16 of the Europa League","text":"Villarreal must win in France to seal direct qualification for the last 16 of the Europa League Villarreal were held to a 0-0 draw by Maccabi Haifa. The Yellows were unable to break down the Israeli wall in a drab match in which they lacked the accuracy and clarity in the final third to win the game. With this result, the Submarine must beat Rennes in France to finish first in the group stage and avoid the play-off round against the Champions League teams. The Yellows faced the last home game of the Europa League group stage. Marcelino\u2019s men hosted Maccabi Haifa for the postponed match of the third matchday against the Hebrews. The three points at stake were extremely valuable for the Submarine\u2019s interests. The three points at stake were extremely valuable for the Submarine, as they gave them the chance to go into the final matchday as co-leaders of Group F alongside Rennes. The French side await the Yellow Submarine in the final match of the continental group stage. And all it takes is a win to finish top of the group. Another result would automatically put the Submarine in second place. Marcelino\u2019s men started the better and enjoyed the first chances of the match. Before the tenth minute, Santi Comesa\u00f1a came close to scoring the first goal, anticipating a shot from \u00c1lex Baena\u2019s corner. The shot, clearly crossed, went just wide. After the attempt, the Submarine showed persistence, knocking at their opponents\u2019 door. Before reaching the midway point of the first half, the referee disallowed a goal by Ben Brereton, who \u2013 as was the case in Seville \u2013 has not been getting any luck. In the final stretch of the first half, the Yellows reduced their pressure up front and lost presence in the opposition half. After the restart, Marcelino\u2019s team continued to look for the opposition goal, but were unable to find the target in the final metres. With the passing of the minutes and the introduction of Pierrot in the Hebrew team, the visitors stretched and were able to generate a couple of dangerous approaches to the area defended by Reina. Neither side managed to break the deadlock and the 0-0 scoreline was final at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. To claim top spot, the Yellows need to win in France. Line-ups Villarreal CF: Reina; Foyth (A. Pedraza, m. 57), Gabbia, J. Cuenca, A. Altimira; I. Akhomach, Santi C. V. (Coquelin, m. 57), Capoue, M. Trigueros (J. Pascual., m. 84); \u00c1lex B. (A. J. Morales, m. 46), Brereton D\u00edaz (Gerard, m. 67). Maccabi Haifa FC: Keouf; Sundgren (Feingold, m. 61), Gershon, Simic, Kandil; Hagag (Podgoreanu, m. 60), Cafumana (Naor, m. 78), Mohamed (Jaber, m. 43); Khalaili (Pierrot, m. 46), David, Refaelov. Referee: Nicholas Walsh (Scotland). Booked: Foyth, Capoue, A. Pedraza (Villarreal CF), Refaelov, Naor (Maccabi Haifa FC). Matchday information: Game between Villarreal CF and Maccabi Haifa FC, corresponding to the rescheduled Matchday 3 of the 2023\/24 UEFA Europa League group stage. at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. 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