{"id":597965,"date":"2025-07-25T22:55:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T20:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/primera-derrota-pese-a-merecer-mucho-mas-1-0\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T10:36:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:36:29","slug":"primera-derrota-pese-a-merecer-mucho-mas-1-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/primera-derrota-pese-a-merecer-mucho-mas-1-0\/","title":{"rendered":"First defeat despite deserving much more (1-0)"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal fall to defeat against Sporting CP after solitary penalty goal from Hjulmand"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF suffered their first defeat of pre-season, narrowly losing 1-0 to Sporting CP in the Trofeo Cinco Violinos. The only goal came in the early stages from the penalty spot, converted by Morten Hjulmand following a contentious handball decision. Despite the result, the Yellows created several clear chances and arguably deserved more from the match. The trophy remains in Portugal."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Portuguese side went ahead under controversial circumstances. The referee pointed to the spot after the ball struck Kambwala\u2019s arm inside the area. Hjulmand stepped up and converted from 12 yards (1-0, 7\u2019)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellow Submarine responded in search of an equaliser. Yeremy Pino came close with a powerful effort from the edge of the box that was saved by Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia. Villarreal controlled possession and pushed forward, while Sporting looked to hit on the counter with long balls in behind."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"As is common in pre-season, Marcelino made a number of changes after the break. Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes and Alberto Moleiro all came on at the start of the second half, while Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez, a goalkeeper from the academy, had already replaced Luiz J\u00fanior late in the first half."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal came out strong after the restart. Moleiro produced a brilliant through ball for Etta Eyong, whose powerful strike crashed against the post (49\u2019)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Moments later, Moleiro again came close, this time with an acrobatic effort that flashed just wide of the upright."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows grew stronger as the match went on, creating a number of clear chances. Pau Cabanes and Moleiro both threatened, the latter with a header, but the equaliser never came."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The match ended in defeat, and the Trofeo Cinco Violinos stayed at home with Sporting CP."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal now return to Spain, where their next fixtures will be against Genoa and Real Oviedo in a triangular tournament taking place at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere on Thursday 31st July."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Line-ups:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Sporting CP: Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia; Matheus Reis, Hidemasa Morita, Pedro Gon\u00e7alves, Conrad Harder, Geny Catamo, Francisco Trinc\u00e3o, Iv\u00e1n Fresneda, Gon\u00e7alo In\u00e1cio, Ousmane Diomande and Morten Hjulmand.Also played: Debast, Jeremiah St. Juste, Geovany Quenda, Alisson Santos, Ricardo Esgaio, Eduardo Quaresma, Jo\u00e3o Sim\u00f5es, Rayan Lucas."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: Luiz J\u00fanior (Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez 36\u2019); Pau Navarro, Rafa Mar\u00edn, Kambwala, Alfonso Pedraza; Pepe Reina, Dani Parejo, Gueye, Yeremy Pino; Gerard Moreno and Etta Eyong.Also played: Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes, A. Moleiro, Danjuma, Denis Su\u00e1rez, A. Altimira, Diego Conde, Thierno Barry, Santi Comesa\u00f1a."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 1-0, 7\u2019: Hjulmand (p)"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Ricardo Baixinho (Portugal). Booked: Matheus Reis, Conrad Harder, Ricardo Esgaio (Sporting CP); Booked: Yeremy, Etta Eyong, Pau Navarro (Villarreal CF)"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Stadium: Estadio Nacional do Jamor, Lisbon."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Match information: Third pre-season friendly for Villarreal CF, corresponding to the Trofeo Cinco Violinos. A minute\u2019s silence was held in memory of footballer Diogo Jota and his brother Andr\u00e9 Silva."}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"Villarreal fall to defeat against Sporting CP after solitary penalty goal from Hjulmand Villarreal CF suffered their first defeat of pre-season, narrowly losing 1-0 to Sporting CP in the Trofeo Cinco Violinos. The only goal came in the early stages from the penalty spot, converted by Morten Hjulmand following a contentious handball decision. Despite the result, the Yellows created several clear chances and arguably deserved more from the match. The trophy remains in Portugal. The Portuguese side went ahead under controversial circumstances. The referee pointed to the spot after the ball struck Kambwala\u2019s arm inside the area. Hjulmand stepped up and converted from 12 yards (1-0, 7\u2019). The Yellow Submarine responded in search of an equaliser. Yeremy Pino came close with a powerful effort from the edge of the box that was saved by Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia. Villarreal controlled possession and pushed forward, while Sporting looked to hit on the counter with long balls in behind. As is common in pre-season, Marcelino made a number of changes after the break. Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes and Alberto Moleiro all came on at the start of the second half, while Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez, a goalkeeper from the academy, had already replaced Luiz J\u00fanior late in the first half. Villarreal came out strong after the restart. Moleiro produced a brilliant through ball for Etta Eyong, whose powerful strike crashed against the post (49\u2019). Moments later, Moleiro again came close, this time with an acrobatic effort that flashed just wide of the upright. The Yellows grew stronger as the match went on, creating a number of clear chances. Pau Cabanes and Moleiro both threatened, the latter with a header, but the equaliser never came. The match ended in defeat, and the Trofeo Cinco Violinos stayed at home with Sporting CP. Villarreal now return to Spain, where their next fixtures will be against Genoa and Real Oviedo in a triangular tournament taking place at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere on Thursday 31st July. Line-ups: Sporting CP: Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia; Matheus Reis, Hidemasa Morita, Pedro Gon\u00e7alves, Conrad Harder, Geny Catamo, Francisco Trinc\u00e3o, Iv\u00e1n Fresneda, Gon\u00e7alo In\u00e1cio, Ousmane Diomande and Morten Hjulmand.Also played: Debast, Jeremiah St. Juste, Geovany Quenda, Alisson Santos, Ricardo Esgaio, Eduardo Quaresma, Jo\u00e3o Sim\u00f5es, Rayan Lucas. Villarreal CF: Luiz J\u00fanior (Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez 36\u2019); Pau Navarro, Rafa Mar\u00edn, Kambwala, Alfonso Pedraza; Pepe Reina, Dani Parejo, Gueye, Yeremy Pino; Gerard Moreno and Etta Eyong.Also played: Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes, A. Moleiro, Danjuma, Denis Su\u00e1rez, A. Altimira, Diego Conde, Thierno Barry, Santi Comesa\u00f1a. Goals: 1-0, 7\u2019: Hjulmand (p) Referee: Ricardo Baixinho (Portugal). Booked: Matheus Reis, Conrad Harder, Ricardo Esgaio (Sporting CP); Booked: Yeremy, Etta Eyong, Pau Navarro (Villarreal CF) Stadium: Estadio Nacional do Jamor, Lisbon. Match information: Third pre-season friendly for Villarreal CF, corresponding to the Trofeo Cinco Violinos. A minute\u2019s silence was held in memory of footballer Diogo Jota and his brother Andr\u00e9 Silva.","headings":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal fall to defeat against Sporting CP after solitary penalty goal from Hjulmand"}],"buttons":[],"images":[],"counts":{"blocks":17,"headings":1,"texts":16,"buttons":0,"images":0}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"Villarreal fall to defeat against Sporting CP after solitary penalty goal from Hjulmand","text":"Villarreal fall to defeat against Sporting CP after solitary penalty goal from Hjulmand Villarreal CF suffered their first defeat of pre-season, narrowly losing 1-0 to Sporting CP in the Trofeo Cinco Violinos. The only goal came in the early stages from the penalty spot, converted by Morten Hjulmand following a contentious handball decision. Despite the result, the Yellows created several clear chances and arguably deserved more from the match. The trophy remains in Portugal. The Portuguese side went ahead under controversial circumstances. The referee pointed to the spot after the ball struck Kambwala\u2019s arm inside the area. Hjulmand stepped up and converted from 12 yards (1-0, 7\u2019). The Yellow Submarine responded in search of an equaliser. Yeremy Pino came close with a powerful effort from the edge of the box that was saved by Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia. Villarreal controlled possession and pushed forward, while Sporting looked to hit on the counter with long balls in behind. As is common in pre-season, Marcelino made a number of changes after the break. Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes and Alberto Moleiro all came on at the start of the second half, while Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez, a goalkeeper from the academy, had already replaced Luiz J\u00fanior late in the first half. Villarreal came out strong after the restart. Moleiro produced a brilliant through ball for Etta Eyong, whose powerful strike crashed against the post (49\u2019). Moments later, Moleiro again came close, this time with an acrobatic effort that flashed just wide of the upright. The Yellows grew stronger as the match went on, creating a number of clear chances. Pau Cabanes and Moleiro both threatened, the latter with a header, but the equaliser never came. The match ended in defeat, and the Trofeo Cinco Violinos stayed at home with Sporting CP. Villarreal now return to Spain, where their next fixtures will be against Genoa and Real Oviedo in a triangular tournament taking place at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere on Thursday 31st July. Line-ups: Sporting CP: Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia; Matheus Reis, Hidemasa Morita, Pedro Gon\u00e7alves, Conrad Harder, Geny Catamo, Francisco Trinc\u00e3o, Iv\u00e1n Fresneda, Gon\u00e7alo In\u00e1cio, Ousmane Diomande and Morten Hjulmand.Also played: Debast, Jeremiah St. Juste, Geovany Quenda, Alisson Santos, Ricardo Esgaio, Eduardo Quaresma, Jo\u00e3o Sim\u00f5es, Rayan Lucas. Villarreal CF: Luiz J\u00fanior (Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez 36\u2019); Pau Navarro, Rafa Mar\u00edn, Kambwala, Alfonso Pedraza; Pepe Reina, Dani Parejo, Gueye, Yeremy Pino; Gerard Moreno and Etta Eyong.Also played: Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes, A. Moleiro, Danjuma, Denis Su\u00e1rez, A. Altimira, Diego Conde, Thierno Barry, Santi Comesa\u00f1a. Goals: 1-0, 7\u2019: Hjulmand (p) Referee: Ricardo Baixinho (Portugal). Booked: Matheus Reis, Conrad Harder, Ricardo Esgaio (Sporting CP); Booked: Yeremy, Etta Eyong, Pau Navarro (Villarreal CF) Stadium: Estadio Nacional do Jamor, Lisbon. Match information: Third pre-season friendly for Villarreal CF, corresponding to the Trofeo Cinco Violinos. A minute\u2019s silence was held in memory of footballer Diogo Jota and his brother Andr\u00e9 Silva.","headings":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal fall to defeat against Sporting CP after solitary penalty goal from Hjulmand"}],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF suffered their first defeat of pre-season, narrowly losing 1-0 to Sporting CP in the Trofeo Cinco Violinos. The only goal came in the early stages from the penalty spot, converted by Morten Hjulmand following a contentious handball decision. Despite the result, the Yellows created several clear chances and arguably deserved more from the match. The trophy remains in Portugal."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Portuguese side went ahead under controversial circumstances. The referee pointed to the spot after the ball struck Kambwala\u2019s arm inside the area. Hjulmand stepped up and converted from 12 yards (1-0, 7\u2019)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellow Submarine responded in search of an equaliser. Yeremy Pino came close with a powerful effort from the edge of the box that was saved by Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia. Villarreal controlled possession and pushed forward, while Sporting looked to hit on the counter with long balls in behind."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"As is common in pre-season, Marcelino made a number of changes after the break. Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes and Alberto Moleiro all came on at the start of the second half, while Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez, a goalkeeper from the academy, had already replaced Luiz J\u00fanior late in the first half."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal came out strong after the restart. Moleiro produced a brilliant through ball for Etta Eyong, whose powerful strike crashed against the post (49\u2019)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Moments later, Moleiro again came close, this time with an acrobatic effort that flashed just wide of the upright."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows grew stronger as the match went on, creating a number of clear chances. Pau Cabanes and Moleiro both threatened, the latter with a header, but the equaliser never came."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The match ended in defeat, and the Trofeo Cinco Violinos stayed at home with Sporting CP."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal now return to Spain, where their next fixtures will be against Genoa and Real Oviedo in a triangular tournament taking place at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere on Thursday 31st July."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Line-ups:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Sporting CP: Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia; Matheus Reis, Hidemasa Morita, Pedro Gon\u00e7alves, Conrad Harder, Geny Catamo, Francisco Trinc\u00e3o, Iv\u00e1n Fresneda, Gon\u00e7alo In\u00e1cio, Ousmane Diomande and Morten Hjulmand.Also played: Debast, Jeremiah St. Juste, Geovany Quenda, Alisson Santos, Ricardo Esgaio, Eduardo Quaresma, Jo\u00e3o Sim\u00f5es, Rayan Lucas."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: Luiz J\u00fanior (Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez 36\u2019); Pau Navarro, Rafa Mar\u00edn, Kambwala, Alfonso Pedraza; Pepe Reina, Dani Parejo, Gueye, Yeremy Pino; Gerard Moreno and Etta Eyong.Also played: Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes, A. Moleiro, Danjuma, Denis Su\u00e1rez, A. Altimira, Diego Conde, Thierno Barry, Santi Comesa\u00f1a."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 1-0, 7\u2019: Hjulmand (p)"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Ricardo Baixinho (Portugal). Booked: Matheus Reis, Conrad Harder, Ricardo Esgaio (Sporting CP); Booked: Yeremy, Etta Eyong, Pau Navarro (Villarreal CF)"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Stadium: Estadio Nacional do Jamor, Lisbon."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Match information: Third pre-season friendly for Villarreal CF, corresponding to the Trofeo Cinco Violinos. 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Hjulmand stepped up and converted from 12 yards (1-0, 7\u2019)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellow Submarine responded in search of an equaliser. Yeremy Pino came close with a powerful effort from the edge of the box that was saved by Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia. Villarreal controlled possession and pushed forward, while Sporting looked to hit on the counter with long balls in behind."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"As is common in pre-season, Marcelino made a number of changes after the break. Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes and Alberto Moleiro all came on at the start of the second half, while Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez, a goalkeeper from the academy, had already replaced Luiz J\u00fanior late in the first half."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal came out strong after the restart. Moleiro produced a brilliant through ball for Etta Eyong, whose powerful strike crashed against the post (49\u2019)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Moments later, Moleiro again came close, this time with an acrobatic effort that flashed just wide of the upright."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows grew stronger as the match went on, creating a number of clear chances. Pau Cabanes and Moleiro both threatened, the latter with a header, but the equaliser never came."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The match ended in defeat, and the Trofeo Cinco Violinos stayed at home with Sporting CP."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal now return to Spain, where their next fixtures will be against Genoa and Real Oviedo in a triangular tournament taking place at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere on Thursday 31st July."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Line-ups:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Sporting CP: Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia; Matheus Reis, Hidemasa Morita, Pedro Gon\u00e7alves, Conrad Harder, Geny Catamo, Francisco Trinc\u00e3o, Iv\u00e1n Fresneda, Gon\u00e7alo In\u00e1cio, Ousmane Diomande and Morten Hjulmand.Also played: Debast, Jeremiah St. Juste, Geovany Quenda, Alisson Santos, Ricardo Esgaio, Eduardo Quaresma, Jo\u00e3o Sim\u00f5es, Rayan Lucas."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: Luiz J\u00fanior (Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez 36\u2019); Pau Navarro, Rafa Mar\u00edn, Kambwala, Alfonso Pedraza; Pepe Reina, Dani Parejo, Gueye, Yeremy Pino; Gerard Moreno and Etta Eyong.Also played: Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes, A. Moleiro, Danjuma, Denis Su\u00e1rez, A. Altimira, Diego Conde, Thierno Barry, Santi Comesa\u00f1a."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 1-0, 7\u2019: Hjulmand (p)"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Ricardo Baixinho (Portugal). Booked: Matheus Reis, Conrad Harder, Ricardo Esgaio (Sporting CP); Booked: Yeremy, Etta Eyong, Pau Navarro (Villarreal CF)"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Stadium: Estadio Nacional do Jamor, Lisbon."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Match information: Third pre-season friendly for Villarreal CF, corresponding to the Trofeo Cinco Violinos. A minute\u2019s silence was held in memory of footballer Diogo Jota and his brother Andr\u00e9 Silva."}]}],"hero":{"id":"section-1","title":"Villarreal fall to defeat against Sporting CP after solitary penalty goal from Hjulmand","text":"Villarreal fall to defeat against Sporting CP after solitary penalty goal from Hjulmand Villarreal CF suffered their first defeat of pre-season, narrowly losing 1-0 to Sporting CP in the Trofeo Cinco Violinos. The only goal came in the early stages from the penalty spot, converted by Morten Hjulmand following a contentious handball decision. Despite the result, the Yellows created several clear chances and arguably deserved more from the match. The trophy remains in Portugal. The Portuguese side went ahead under controversial circumstances. The referee pointed to the spot after the ball struck Kambwala\u2019s arm inside the area. Hjulmand stepped up and converted from 12 yards (1-0, 7\u2019). The Yellow Submarine responded in search of an equaliser. Yeremy Pino came close with a powerful effort from the edge of the box that was saved by Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia. Villarreal controlled possession and pushed forward, while Sporting looked to hit on the counter with long balls in behind. As is common in pre-season, Marcelino made a number of changes after the break. Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes and Alberto Moleiro all came on at the start of the second half, while Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez, a goalkeeper from the academy, had already replaced Luiz J\u00fanior late in the first half. Villarreal came out strong after the restart. Moleiro produced a brilliant through ball for Etta Eyong, whose powerful strike crashed against the post (49\u2019). Moments later, Moleiro again came close, this time with an acrobatic effort that flashed just wide of the upright. The Yellows grew stronger as the match went on, creating a number of clear chances. Pau Cabanes and Moleiro both threatened, the latter with a header, but the equaliser never came. The match ended in defeat, and the Trofeo Cinco Violinos stayed at home with Sporting CP. Villarreal now return to Spain, where their next fixtures will be against Genoa and Real Oviedo in a triangular tournament taking place at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere on Thursday 31st July. Line-ups: Sporting CP: Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia; Matheus Reis, Hidemasa Morita, Pedro Gon\u00e7alves, Conrad Harder, Geny Catamo, Francisco Trinc\u00e3o, Iv\u00e1n Fresneda, Gon\u00e7alo In\u00e1cio, Ousmane Diomande and Morten Hjulmand.Also played: Debast, Jeremiah St. Juste, Geovany Quenda, Alisson Santos, Ricardo Esgaio, Eduardo Quaresma, Jo\u00e3o Sim\u00f5es, Rayan Lucas. Villarreal CF: Luiz J\u00fanior (Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez 36\u2019); Pau Navarro, Rafa Mar\u00edn, Kambwala, Alfonso Pedraza; Pepe Reina, Dani Parejo, Gueye, Yeremy Pino; Gerard Moreno and Etta Eyong.Also played: Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes, A. Moleiro, Danjuma, Denis Su\u00e1rez, A. Altimira, Diego Conde, Thierno Barry, Santi Comesa\u00f1a. Goals: 1-0, 7\u2019: Hjulmand (p) Referee: Ricardo Baixinho (Portugal). Booked: Matheus Reis, Conrad Harder, Ricardo Esgaio (Sporting CP); Booked: Yeremy, Etta Eyong, Pau Navarro (Villarreal CF) Stadium: Estadio Nacional do Jamor, Lisbon. Match information: Third pre-season friendly for Villarreal CF, corresponding to the Trofeo Cinco Violinos. A minute\u2019s silence was held in memory of footballer Diogo Jota and his brother Andr\u00e9 Silva.","headings":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal fall to defeat against Sporting CP after solitary penalty goal from Hjulmand"}],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF suffered their first defeat of pre-season, narrowly losing 1-0 to Sporting CP in the Trofeo Cinco Violinos. The only goal came in the early stages from the penalty spot, converted by Morten Hjulmand following a contentious handball decision. Despite the result, the Yellows created several clear chances and arguably deserved more from the match. The trophy remains in Portugal."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Portuguese side went ahead under controversial circumstances. The referee pointed to the spot after the ball struck Kambwala\u2019s arm inside the area. Hjulmand stepped up and converted from 12 yards (1-0, 7\u2019)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellow Submarine responded in search of an equaliser. Yeremy Pino came close with a powerful effort from the edge of the box that was saved by Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia. Villarreal controlled possession and pushed forward, while Sporting looked to hit on the counter with long balls in behind."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"As is common in pre-season, Marcelino made a number of changes after the break. Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes and Alberto Moleiro all came on at the start of the second half, while Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez, a goalkeeper from the academy, had already replaced Luiz J\u00fanior late in the first half."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal came out strong after the restart. Moleiro produced a brilliant through ball for Etta Eyong, whose powerful strike crashed against the post (49\u2019)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Moments later, Moleiro again came close, this time with an acrobatic effort that flashed just wide of the upright."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows grew stronger as the match went on, creating a number of clear chances. Pau Cabanes and Moleiro both threatened, the latter with a header, but the equaliser never came."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The match ended in defeat, and the Trofeo Cinco Violinos stayed at home with Sporting CP."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal now return to Spain, where their next fixtures will be against Genoa and Real Oviedo in a triangular tournament taking place at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere on Thursday 31st July."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Line-ups:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Sporting CP: Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia; Matheus Reis, Hidemasa Morita, Pedro Gon\u00e7alves, Conrad Harder, Geny Catamo, Francisco Trinc\u00e3o, Iv\u00e1n Fresneda, Gon\u00e7alo In\u00e1cio, Ousmane Diomande and Morten Hjulmand.Also played: Debast, Jeremiah St. Juste, Geovany Quenda, Alisson Santos, Ricardo Esgaio, Eduardo Quaresma, Jo\u00e3o Sim\u00f5es, Rayan Lucas."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: Luiz J\u00fanior (Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez 36\u2019); Pau Navarro, Rafa Mar\u00edn, Kambwala, Alfonso Pedraza; Pepe Reina, Dani Parejo, Gueye, Yeremy Pino; Gerard Moreno and Etta Eyong.Also played: Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes, A. Moleiro, Danjuma, Denis Su\u00e1rez, A. Altimira, Diego Conde, Thierno Barry, Santi Comesa\u00f1a."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 1-0, 7\u2019: Hjulmand (p)"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Ricardo Baixinho (Portugal). Booked: Matheus Reis, Conrad Harder, Ricardo Esgaio (Sporting CP); Booked: Yeremy, Etta Eyong, Pau Navarro (Villarreal CF)"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Stadium: Estadio Nacional do Jamor, Lisbon."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Match information: Third pre-season friendly for Villarreal CF, corresponding to the Trofeo Cinco Violinos. 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Hjulmand stepped up and converted from 12 yards (1-0, 7\u2019)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellow Submarine responded in search of an equaliser. Yeremy Pino came close with a powerful effort from the edge of the box that was saved by Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia. Villarreal controlled possession and pushed forward, while Sporting looked to hit on the counter with long balls in behind."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"As is common in pre-season, Marcelino made a number of changes after the break. Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes and Alberto Moleiro all came on at the start of the second half, while Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez, a goalkeeper from the academy, had already replaced Luiz J\u00fanior late in the first half."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal came out strong after the restart. Moleiro produced a brilliant through ball for Etta Eyong, whose powerful strike crashed against the post (49\u2019)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Moments later, Moleiro again came close, this time with an acrobatic effort that flashed just wide of the upright."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows grew stronger as the match went on, creating a number of clear chances. Pau Cabanes and Moleiro both threatened, the latter with a header, but the equaliser never came."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The match ended in defeat, and the Trofeo Cinco Violinos stayed at home with Sporting CP."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal now return to Spain, where their next fixtures will be against Genoa and Real Oviedo in a triangular tournament taking place at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere on Thursday 31st July."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Line-ups:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Sporting CP: Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia; Matheus Reis, Hidemasa Morita, Pedro Gon\u00e7alves, Conrad Harder, Geny Catamo, Francisco Trinc\u00e3o, Iv\u00e1n Fresneda, Gon\u00e7alo In\u00e1cio, Ousmane Diomande and Morten Hjulmand.Also played: Debast, Jeremiah St. Juste, Geovany Quenda, Alisson Santos, Ricardo Esgaio, Eduardo Quaresma, Jo\u00e3o Sim\u00f5es, Rayan Lucas."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: Luiz J\u00fanior (Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez 36\u2019); Pau Navarro, Rafa Mar\u00edn, Kambwala, Alfonso Pedraza; Pepe Reina, Dani Parejo, Gueye, Yeremy Pino; Gerard Moreno and Etta Eyong.Also played: Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes, A. Moleiro, Danjuma, Denis Su\u00e1rez, A. Altimira, Diego Conde, Thierno Barry, Santi Comesa\u00f1a."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 1-0, 7\u2019: Hjulmand (p)"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Ricardo Baixinho (Portugal). Booked: Matheus Reis, Conrad Harder, Ricardo Esgaio (Sporting CP); Booked: Yeremy, Etta Eyong, Pau Navarro (Villarreal CF)"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Stadium: Estadio Nacional do Jamor, Lisbon."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Match information: Third pre-season friendly for Villarreal CF, corresponding to the Trofeo Cinco Violinos. A minute\u2019s silence was held in memory of footballer Diogo Jota and his brother Andr\u00e9 Silva."}]}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"Villarreal fall to defeat against Sporting CP after solitary penalty goal from Hjulmand","text":"Villarreal fall to defeat against Sporting CP after solitary penalty goal from Hjulmand Villarreal CF suffered their first defeat of pre-season, narrowly losing 1-0 to Sporting CP in the Trofeo Cinco Violinos. The only goal came in the early stages from the penalty spot, converted by Morten Hjulmand following a contentious handball decision. Despite the result, the Yellows created several clear chances and arguably deserved more from the match. The trophy remains in Portugal. The Portuguese side went ahead under controversial circumstances. The referee pointed to the spot after the ball struck Kambwala\u2019s arm inside the area. Hjulmand stepped up and converted from 12 yards (1-0, 7\u2019). The Yellow Submarine responded in search of an equaliser. Yeremy Pino came close with a powerful effort from the edge of the box that was saved by Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia. Villarreal controlled possession and pushed forward, while Sporting looked to hit on the counter with long balls in behind. As is common in pre-season, Marcelino made a number of changes after the break. Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes and Alberto Moleiro all came on at the start of the second half, while Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez, a goalkeeper from the academy, had already replaced Luiz J\u00fanior late in the first half. Villarreal came out strong after the restart. Moleiro produced a brilliant through ball for Etta Eyong, whose powerful strike crashed against the post (49\u2019). Moments later, Moleiro again came close, this time with an acrobatic effort that flashed just wide of the upright. The Yellows grew stronger as the match went on, creating a number of clear chances. Pau Cabanes and Moleiro both threatened, the latter with a header, but the equaliser never came. The match ended in defeat, and the Trofeo Cinco Violinos stayed at home with Sporting CP. Villarreal now return to Spain, where their next fixtures will be against Genoa and Real Oviedo in a triangular tournament taking place at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere on Thursday 31st July. Line-ups: Sporting CP: Jo\u00e3o Virg\u00ednia; Matheus Reis, Hidemasa Morita, Pedro Gon\u00e7alves, Conrad Harder, Geny Catamo, Francisco Trinc\u00e3o, Iv\u00e1n Fresneda, Gon\u00e7alo In\u00e1cio, Ousmane Diomande and Morten Hjulmand.Also played: Debast, Jeremiah St. Juste, Geovany Quenda, Alisson Santos, Ricardo Esgaio, Eduardo Quaresma, Jo\u00e3o Sim\u00f5es, Rayan Lucas. Villarreal CF: Luiz J\u00fanior (Rub\u00e9n G\u00f3mez 36\u2019); Pau Navarro, Rafa Mar\u00edn, Kambwala, Alfonso Pedraza; Pepe Reina, Dani Parejo, Gueye, Yeremy Pino; Gerard Moreno and Etta Eyong.Also played: Foyth, S. Cardona, Cabanes, A. Moleiro, Danjuma, Denis Su\u00e1rez, A. Altimira, Diego Conde, Thierno Barry, Santi Comesa\u00f1a. Goals: 1-0, 7\u2019: Hjulmand (p) Referee: Ricardo Baixinho (Portugal). Booked: Matheus Reis, Conrad Harder, Ricardo Esgaio (Sporting CP); Booked: Yeremy, Etta Eyong, Pau Navarro (Villarreal CF) Stadium: Estadio Nacional do Jamor, Lisbon. Match information: Third pre-season friendly for Villarreal CF, corresponding to the Trofeo Cinco Violinos. 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