{"id":628971,"date":"2026-04-25T19:03:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T17:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/las-groguetes-firman-tablas-con-el-cd-alba-2-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T19:35:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T17:35:41","slug":"the-yellows-draw-with-cd-alba-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/the-yellows-draw-with-cd-alba-2-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Yellows draw with CD Alba (2-2)"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal Women, despite the draw, secure home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal Women drew with CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n (2-2) in a match in which the Yellows deserved much more after an exceptional first half. Even so, and despite the draw, the point earned and the rest of the matchday results mean that Villarreal Women have secured home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Jordi Ferriols\u2019 side started the match with determination and found their reward very early on. In the 12th minute, Aixa Salvador finished off a fine move with Mar\u00eda Mac\u00edas to put the Yellows ahead (1-0)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows continued to dominate and increased their lead in the 33rd minute. From the left wing, Lauris delivered a precise cross-shot to make it 2-0. What is more, Ferriols\u2019 side went close to a third goal on several consecutive occasions: first with a shot from Sara Medina that went just wide of the post and, moments later, with an effort from Irene Migu\u00e9lez that was saved by the visiting goalkeeper. Before the break, Aixa also tried her luck with a long-range strike that nearly became the third. However, in the 45th minute, Marina Puebla pulled one back for the team from Castilla-La Mancha (2-1)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the interval, Alba Fundaci\u00f3n, who were playing for a place in the play-offs, stepped up their attacking threat and managed to equalise in the 50th minute. From a corner taken by Lara, Luc\u00eda Boyero headed home to make it 2-2."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With the visitors increasing the pressure, the Yellows tried to respond but found it difficult to regain attacking fluency. In the closing stages, Villarreal pushed for a winning goal. In fact, Martuka had the final chance of the match deep into stoppage time, but the Alba defence managed to clear the ball. And so the match finished with the points shared between the Vila-real and Albacete sides."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Match facts:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal Women: Mar; Nerea, I. Migu\u00e9lez, Moreira (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, 62), Laura; S. Medina (Balma, 81), Cienfu, Mar\u00eda (Querol, 62), Lauris (Martuka, 73); Mac\u00edas (Figols, 62) and Aixa."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n: Adri; San Nicol\u00e1s, Luc\u00eda, Fari\u00f1a, Vicky; Eli Tom\u00e9 (Leire, 46), Dana, Lara Sierra (Sara M., 72), Mireya; Celia G\u00f3mez (Mart\u00edn, 88) and Ortega (Irene, 80)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 1-0, Min. 12: Aixa. 2-0, Min. 33: Lauris. 2-1, Min. 45: Marina."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Cecilia Mu\u00f1oz. Booked the home player Aixa Salvador and the visiting player Olga San Nicol\u00e1s."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Attendance: Match played at Pitch five at the Jos\u00e9 Manuel Llaneza Training Ground, corresponding to Matchday 25 of the Primera Federaci\u00f3n Femenina."}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"Villarreal Women, despite the draw, secure home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F Villarreal Women drew with CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n (2-2) in a match in which the Yellows deserved much more after an exceptional first half. Even so, and despite the draw, the point earned and the rest of the matchday results mean that Villarreal Women have secured home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F. Jordi Ferriols\u2019 side started the match with determination and found their reward very early on. In the 12th minute, Aixa Salvador finished off a fine move with Mar\u00eda Mac\u00edas to put the Yellows ahead (1-0). The Yellows continued to dominate and increased their lead in the 33rd minute. From the left wing, Lauris delivered a precise cross-shot to make it 2-0. What is more, Ferriols\u2019 side went close to a third goal on several consecutive occasions: first with a shot from Sara Medina that went just wide of the post and, moments later, with an effort from Irene Migu\u00e9lez that was saved by the visiting goalkeeper. Before the break, Aixa also tried her luck with a long-range strike that nearly became the third. However, in the 45th minute, Marina Puebla pulled one back for the team from Castilla-La Mancha (2-1). After the interval, Alba Fundaci\u00f3n, who were playing for a place in the play-offs, stepped up their attacking threat and managed to equalise in the 50th minute. From a corner taken by Lara, Luc\u00eda Boyero headed home to make it 2-2. With the visitors increasing the pressure, the Yellows tried to respond but found it difficult to regain attacking fluency. In the closing stages, Villarreal pushed for a winning goal. In fact, Martuka had the final chance of the match deep into stoppage time, but the Alba defence managed to clear the ball. And so the match finished with the points shared between the Vila-real and Albacete sides. Match facts: Villarreal Women: Mar; Nerea, I. Migu\u00e9lez, Moreira (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, 62), Laura; S. Medina (Balma, 81), Cienfu, Mar\u00eda (Querol, 62), Lauris (Martuka, 73); Mac\u00edas (Figols, 62) and Aixa. CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n: Adri; San Nicol\u00e1s, Luc\u00eda, Fari\u00f1a, Vicky; Eli Tom\u00e9 (Leire, 46), Dana, Lara Sierra (Sara M., 72), Mireya; Celia G\u00f3mez (Mart\u00edn, 88) and Ortega (Irene, 80). Goals: 1-0, Min. 12: Aixa. 2-0, Min. 33: Lauris. 2-1, Min. 45: Marina. Referee: Cecilia Mu\u00f1oz. Booked the home player Aixa Salvador and the visiting player Olga San Nicol\u00e1s. Attendance: Match played at Pitch five at the Jos\u00e9 Manuel Llaneza Training Ground, corresponding to Matchday 25 of the Primera Federaci\u00f3n Femenina.","headings":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal Women, despite the draw, secure home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F"}],"buttons":[],"images":[],"counts":{"blocks":12,"headings":1,"texts":11,"buttons":0,"images":0}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"Villarreal Women, despite the draw, secure home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F","text":"Villarreal Women, despite the draw, secure home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F Villarreal Women drew with CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n (2-2) in a match in which the Yellows deserved much more after an exceptional first half. Even so, and despite the draw, the point earned and the rest of the matchday results mean that Villarreal Women have secured home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F. Jordi Ferriols\u2019 side started the match with determination and found their reward very early on. In the 12th minute, Aixa Salvador finished off a fine move with Mar\u00eda Mac\u00edas to put the Yellows ahead (1-0). The Yellows continued to dominate and increased their lead in the 33rd minute. From the left wing, Lauris delivered a precise cross-shot to make it 2-0. What is more, Ferriols\u2019 side went close to a third goal on several consecutive occasions: first with a shot from Sara Medina that went just wide of the post and, moments later, with an effort from Irene Migu\u00e9lez that was saved by the visiting goalkeeper. Before the break, Aixa also tried her luck with a long-range strike that nearly became the third. However, in the 45th minute, Marina Puebla pulled one back for the team from Castilla-La Mancha (2-1). After the interval, Alba Fundaci\u00f3n, who were playing for a place in the play-offs, stepped up their attacking threat and managed to equalise in the 50th minute. From a corner taken by Lara, Luc\u00eda Boyero headed home to make it 2-2. With the visitors increasing the pressure, the Yellows tried to respond but found it difficult to regain attacking fluency. In the closing stages, Villarreal pushed for a winning goal. In fact, Martuka had the final chance of the match deep into stoppage time, but the Alba defence managed to clear the ball. And so the match finished with the points shared between the Vila-real and Albacete sides. Match facts: Villarreal Women: Mar; Nerea, I. Migu\u00e9lez, Moreira (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, 62), Laura; S. Medina (Balma, 81), Cienfu, Mar\u00eda (Querol, 62), Lauris (Martuka, 73); Mac\u00edas (Figols, 62) and Aixa. CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n: Adri; San Nicol\u00e1s, Luc\u00eda, Fari\u00f1a, Vicky; Eli Tom\u00e9 (Leire, 46), Dana, Lara Sierra (Sara M., 72), Mireya; Celia G\u00f3mez (Mart\u00edn, 88) and Ortega (Irene, 80). Goals: 1-0, Min. 12: Aixa. 2-0, Min. 33: Lauris. 2-1, Min. 45: Marina. Referee: Cecilia Mu\u00f1oz. Booked the home player Aixa Salvador and the visiting player Olga San Nicol\u00e1s. Attendance: Match played at Pitch five at the Jos\u00e9 Manuel Llaneza Training Ground, corresponding to Matchday 25 of the Primera Federaci\u00f3n Femenina.","headings":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal Women, despite the draw, secure home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F"}],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal Women drew with CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n (2-2) in a match in which the Yellows deserved much more after an exceptional first half. Even so, and despite the draw, the point earned and the rest of the matchday results mean that Villarreal Women have secured home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Jordi Ferriols\u2019 side started the match with determination and found their reward very early on. In the 12th minute, Aixa Salvador finished off a fine move with Mar\u00eda Mac\u00edas to put the Yellows ahead (1-0)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows continued to dominate and increased their lead in the 33rd minute. From the left wing, Lauris delivered a precise cross-shot to make it 2-0. What is more, Ferriols\u2019 side went close to a third goal on several consecutive occasions: first with a shot from Sara Medina that went just wide of the post and, moments later, with an effort from Irene Migu\u00e9lez that was saved by the visiting goalkeeper. Before the break, Aixa also tried her luck with a long-range strike that nearly became the third. However, in the 45th minute, Marina Puebla pulled one back for the team from Castilla-La Mancha (2-1)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the interval, Alba Fundaci\u00f3n, who were playing for a place in the play-offs, stepped up their attacking threat and managed to equalise in the 50th minute. From a corner taken by Lara, Luc\u00eda Boyero headed home to make it 2-2."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With the visitors increasing the pressure, the Yellows tried to respond but found it difficult to regain attacking fluency. In the closing stages, Villarreal pushed for a winning goal. In fact, Martuka had the final chance of the match deep into stoppage time, but the Alba defence managed to clear the ball. And so the match finished with the points shared between the Vila-real and Albacete sides."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Match facts:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal Women: Mar; Nerea, I. Migu\u00e9lez, Moreira (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, 62), Laura; S. Medina (Balma, 81), Cienfu, Mar\u00eda (Querol, 62), Lauris (Martuka, 73); Mac\u00edas (Figols, 62) and Aixa."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n: Adri; San Nicol\u00e1s, Luc\u00eda, Fari\u00f1a, Vicky; Eli Tom\u00e9 (Leire, 46), Dana, Lara Sierra (Sara M., 72), Mireya; Celia G\u00f3mez (Mart\u00edn, 88) and Ortega (Irene, 80)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 1-0, Min. 12: Aixa. 2-0, Min. 33: Lauris. 2-1, Min. 45: Marina."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Cecilia Mu\u00f1oz. Booked the home player Aixa Salvador and the visiting player Olga San Nicol\u00e1s."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Attendance: Match played at Pitch five at the Jos\u00e9 Manuel Llaneza Training Ground, corresponding to Matchday 25 of the Primera Federaci\u00f3n Femenina."}],"buttons":[],"images":[],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal Women, despite the draw, secure home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal Women drew with CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n (2-2) in a match in which the Yellows deserved much more after an exceptional first half. Even so, and despite the draw, the point earned and the rest of the matchday results mean that Villarreal Women have secured home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Jordi Ferriols\u2019 side started the match with determination and found their reward very early on. In the 12th minute, Aixa Salvador finished off a fine move with Mar\u00eda Mac\u00edas to put the Yellows ahead (1-0)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows continued to dominate and increased their lead in the 33rd minute. From the left wing, Lauris delivered a precise cross-shot to make it 2-0. What is more, Ferriols\u2019 side went close to a third goal on several consecutive occasions: first with a shot from Sara Medina that went just wide of the post and, moments later, with an effort from Irene Migu\u00e9lez that was saved by the visiting goalkeeper. Before the break, Aixa also tried her luck with a long-range strike that nearly became the third. However, in the 45th minute, Marina Puebla pulled one back for the team from Castilla-La Mancha (2-1)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the interval, Alba Fundaci\u00f3n, who were playing for a place in the play-offs, stepped up their attacking threat and managed to equalise in the 50th minute. From a corner taken by Lara, Luc\u00eda Boyero headed home to make it 2-2."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With the visitors increasing the pressure, the Yellows tried to respond but found it difficult to regain attacking fluency. In the closing stages, Villarreal pushed for a winning goal. In fact, Martuka had the final chance of the match deep into stoppage time, but the Alba defence managed to clear the ball. And so the match finished with the points shared between the Vila-real and Albacete sides."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Match facts:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal Women: Mar; Nerea, I. Migu\u00e9lez, Moreira (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, 62), Laura; S. Medina (Balma, 81), Cienfu, Mar\u00eda (Querol, 62), Lauris (Martuka, 73); Mac\u00edas (Figols, 62) and Aixa."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n: Adri; San Nicol\u00e1s, Luc\u00eda, Fari\u00f1a, Vicky; Eli Tom\u00e9 (Leire, 46), Dana, Lara Sierra (Sara M., 72), Mireya; Celia G\u00f3mez (Mart\u00edn, 88) and Ortega (Irene, 80)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 1-0, Min. 12: Aixa. 2-0, Min. 33: Lauris. 2-1, Min. 45: Marina."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Cecilia Mu\u00f1oz. Booked the home player Aixa Salvador and the visiting player Olga San Nicol\u00e1s."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Attendance: Match played at Pitch five at the Jos\u00e9 Manuel Llaneza Training Ground, corresponding to Matchday 25 of the Primera Federaci\u00f3n Femenina."}]}],"hero":{"id":"section-1","title":"Villarreal Women, despite the draw, secure home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F","text":"Villarreal Women, despite the draw, secure home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F Villarreal Women drew with CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n (2-2) in a match in which the Yellows deserved much more after an exceptional first half. Even so, and despite the draw, the point earned and the rest of the matchday results mean that Villarreal Women have secured home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F. Jordi Ferriols\u2019 side started the match with determination and found their reward very early on. In the 12th minute, Aixa Salvador finished off a fine move with Mar\u00eda Mac\u00edas to put the Yellows ahead (1-0). The Yellows continued to dominate and increased their lead in the 33rd minute. From the left wing, Lauris delivered a precise cross-shot to make it 2-0. What is more, Ferriols\u2019 side went close to a third goal on several consecutive occasions: first with a shot from Sara Medina that went just wide of the post and, moments later, with an effort from Irene Migu\u00e9lez that was saved by the visiting goalkeeper. Before the break, Aixa also tried her luck with a long-range strike that nearly became the third. However, in the 45th minute, Marina Puebla pulled one back for the team from Castilla-La Mancha (2-1). After the interval, Alba Fundaci\u00f3n, who were playing for a place in the play-offs, stepped up their attacking threat and managed to equalise in the 50th minute. From a corner taken by Lara, Luc\u00eda Boyero headed home to make it 2-2. With the visitors increasing the pressure, the Yellows tried to respond but found it difficult to regain attacking fluency. In the closing stages, Villarreal pushed for a winning goal. In fact, Martuka had the final chance of the match deep into stoppage time, but the Alba defence managed to clear the ball. And so the match finished with the points shared between the Vila-real and Albacete sides. Match facts: Villarreal Women: Mar; Nerea, I. Migu\u00e9lez, Moreira (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, 62), Laura; S. Medina (Balma, 81), Cienfu, Mar\u00eda (Querol, 62), Lauris (Martuka, 73); Mac\u00edas (Figols, 62) and Aixa. CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n: Adri; San Nicol\u00e1s, Luc\u00eda, Fari\u00f1a, Vicky; Eli Tom\u00e9 (Leire, 46), Dana, Lara Sierra (Sara M., 72), Mireya; Celia G\u00f3mez (Mart\u00edn, 88) and Ortega (Irene, 80). Goals: 1-0, Min. 12: Aixa. 2-0, Min. 33: Lauris. 2-1, Min. 45: Marina. Referee: Cecilia Mu\u00f1oz. Booked the home player Aixa Salvador and the visiting player Olga San Nicol\u00e1s. Attendance: Match played at Pitch five at the Jos\u00e9 Manuel Llaneza Training Ground, corresponding to Matchday 25 of the Primera Federaci\u00f3n Femenina.","headings":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal Women, despite the draw, secure home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F"}],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal Women drew with CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n (2-2) in a match in which the Yellows deserved much more after an exceptional first half. Even so, and despite the draw, the point earned and the rest of the matchday results mean that Villarreal Women have secured home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Jordi Ferriols\u2019 side started the match with determination and found their reward very early on. In the 12th minute, Aixa Salvador finished off a fine move with Mar\u00eda Mac\u00edas to put the Yellows ahead (1-0)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows continued to dominate and increased their lead in the 33rd minute. From the left wing, Lauris delivered a precise cross-shot to make it 2-0. What is more, Ferriols\u2019 side went close to a third goal on several consecutive occasions: first with a shot from Sara Medina that went just wide of the post and, moments later, with an effort from Irene Migu\u00e9lez that was saved by the visiting goalkeeper. Before the break, Aixa also tried her luck with a long-range strike that nearly became the third. However, in the 45th minute, Marina Puebla pulled one back for the team from Castilla-La Mancha (2-1)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the interval, Alba Fundaci\u00f3n, who were playing for a place in the play-offs, stepped up their attacking threat and managed to equalise in the 50th minute. From a corner taken by Lara, Luc\u00eda Boyero headed home to make it 2-2."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With the visitors increasing the pressure, the Yellows tried to respond but found it difficult to regain attacking fluency. In the closing stages, Villarreal pushed for a winning goal. In fact, Martuka had the final chance of the match deep into stoppage time, but the Alba defence managed to clear the ball. And so the match finished with the points shared between the Vila-real and Albacete sides."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Match facts:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal Women: Mar; Nerea, I. Migu\u00e9lez, Moreira (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, 62), Laura; S. Medina (Balma, 81), Cienfu, Mar\u00eda (Querol, 62), Lauris (Martuka, 73); Mac\u00edas (Figols, 62) and Aixa."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n: Adri; San Nicol\u00e1s, Luc\u00eda, Fari\u00f1a, Vicky; Eli Tom\u00e9 (Leire, 46), Dana, Lara Sierra (Sara M., 72), Mireya; Celia G\u00f3mez (Mart\u00edn, 88) and Ortega (Irene, 80)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 1-0, Min. 12: Aixa. 2-0, Min. 33: Lauris. 2-1, Min. 45: Marina."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Cecilia Mu\u00f1oz. Booked the home player Aixa Salvador and the visiting player Olga San Nicol\u00e1s."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Attendance: Match played at Pitch five at the Jos\u00e9 Manuel Llaneza Training Ground, corresponding to Matchday 25 of the Primera Federaci\u00f3n Femenina."}],"buttons":[],"images":[],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal Women, despite the draw, secure home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal Women drew with CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n (2-2) in a match in which the Yellows deserved much more after an exceptional first half. Even so, and despite the draw, the point earned and the rest of the matchday results mean that Villarreal Women have secured home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Jordi Ferriols\u2019 side started the match with determination and found their reward very early on. In the 12th minute, Aixa Salvador finished off a fine move with Mar\u00eda Mac\u00edas to put the Yellows ahead (1-0)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows continued to dominate and increased their lead in the 33rd minute. From the left wing, Lauris delivered a precise cross-shot to make it 2-0. What is more, Ferriols\u2019 side went close to a third goal on several consecutive occasions: first with a shot from Sara Medina that went just wide of the post and, moments later, with an effort from Irene Migu\u00e9lez that was saved by the visiting goalkeeper. Before the break, Aixa also tried her luck with a long-range strike that nearly became the third. However, in the 45th minute, Marina Puebla pulled one back for the team from Castilla-La Mancha (2-1)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"After the interval, Alba Fundaci\u00f3n, who were playing for a place in the play-offs, stepped up their attacking threat and managed to equalise in the 50th minute. From a corner taken by Lara, Luc\u00eda Boyero headed home to make it 2-2."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With the visitors increasing the pressure, the Yellows tried to respond but found it difficult to regain attacking fluency. In the closing stages, Villarreal pushed for a winning goal. In fact, Martuka had the final chance of the match deep into stoppage time, but the Alba defence managed to clear the ball. And so the match finished with the points shared between the Vila-real and Albacete sides."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Match facts:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal Women: Mar; Nerea, I. Migu\u00e9lez, Moreira (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, 62), Laura; S. Medina (Balma, 81), Cienfu, Mar\u00eda (Querol, 62), Lauris (Martuka, 73); Mac\u00edas (Figols, 62) and Aixa."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n: Adri; San Nicol\u00e1s, Luc\u00eda, Fari\u00f1a, Vicky; Eli Tom\u00e9 (Leire, 46), Dana, Lara Sierra (Sara M., 72), Mireya; Celia G\u00f3mez (Mart\u00edn, 88) and Ortega (Irene, 80)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 1-0, Min. 12: Aixa. 2-0, Min. 33: Lauris. 2-1, Min. 45: Marina."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: Cecilia Mu\u00f1oz. Booked the home player Aixa Salvador and the visiting player Olga San Nicol\u00e1s."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Attendance: Match played at Pitch five at the Jos\u00e9 Manuel Llaneza Training Ground, corresponding to Matchday 25 of the Primera Federaci\u00f3n Femenina."}]}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"Villarreal Women, despite the draw, secure home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F","text":"Villarreal Women, despite the draw, secure home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F Villarreal Women drew with CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n (2-2) in a match in which the Yellows deserved much more after an exceptional first half. Even so, and despite the draw, the point earned and the rest of the matchday results mean that Villarreal Women have secured home advantage in the promotion play-offs to Liga F. Jordi Ferriols\u2019 side started the match with determination and found their reward very early on. In the 12th minute, Aixa Salvador finished off a fine move with Mar\u00eda Mac\u00edas to put the Yellows ahead (1-0). The Yellows continued to dominate and increased their lead in the 33rd minute. From the left wing, Lauris delivered a precise cross-shot to make it 2-0. What is more, Ferriols\u2019 side went close to a third goal on several consecutive occasions: first with a shot from Sara Medina that went just wide of the post and, moments later, with an effort from Irene Migu\u00e9lez that was saved by the visiting goalkeeper. Before the break, Aixa also tried her luck with a long-range strike that nearly became the third. However, in the 45th minute, Marina Puebla pulled one back for the team from Castilla-La Mancha (2-1). After the interval, Alba Fundaci\u00f3n, who were playing for a place in the play-offs, stepped up their attacking threat and managed to equalise in the 50th minute. From a corner taken by Lara, Luc\u00eda Boyero headed home to make it 2-2. With the visitors increasing the pressure, the Yellows tried to respond but found it difficult to regain attacking fluency. In the closing stages, Villarreal pushed for a winning goal. In fact, Martuka had the final chance of the match deep into stoppage time, but the Alba defence managed to clear the ball. And so the match finished with the points shared between the Vila-real and Albacete sides. Match facts: Villarreal Women: Mar; Nerea, I. Migu\u00e9lez, Moreira (Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, 62), Laura; S. Medina (Balma, 81), Cienfu, Mar\u00eda (Querol, 62), Lauris (Martuka, 73); Mac\u00edas (Figols, 62) and Aixa. CD Alba Fundaci\u00f3n: Adri; San Nicol\u00e1s, Luc\u00eda, Fari\u00f1a, Vicky; Eli Tom\u00e9 (Leire, 46), Dana, Lara Sierra (Sara M., 72), Mireya; Celia G\u00f3mez (Mart\u00edn, 88) and Ortega (Irene, 80). Goals: 1-0, Min. 12: Aixa. 2-0, Min. 33: Lauris. 2-1, Min. 45: Marina. Referee: Cecilia Mu\u00f1oz. Booked the home player Aixa Salvador and the visiting player Olga San Nicol\u00e1s. 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