The inhabitants of Castellón started their European path on the wrong foot and lost 2-0 to Panathinaikos in Greece.
Villarreal’s continental adventure began on Thursday in Greece, where Pacheta’s side lost to Panathinaikos on the first day of the Europa League group stage. Yellow Submarine’s new coach had made his LaLiga debut last weekend with an ‘in extremis’ victory against Almería, but he could not extend the good moment in the home of a historic team like Panathinaikos. The Hellenes won 2-0 with a goal in each half: the first, the work of Ioannidis; the second, from Šporar.
THE PANATHINAIKOS VS. VILLARREAL, MINUTE BY MINUTE, YOU HAVE IT HERE
Panathinaikos takes the three points with a solid 2-0 win over Villarreal. Goals from Fotis Ioannidis and Andraz Sporar, each in one half, doomed the yellow team on their European debut. Pacheta’s team did not have the most peaceful debut in the Europa League, had a match without much brilliance and with the feeling of being weak in the final meters. The Greeks in turn improved little by little to the point that they were in complete control of the match.
Villarreal falls in its first match of the Europa League group stage and is already waiting for the next two matches to recover its sensations, against Rennes (October 5) and Maccabi Haifa (October 26). In the other Group F match, the French defeated the Israelis 3-0, positioning themselves as group leaders.
The live and instant online summary of Panathinaikos vs. Villarreal, from the Europa League 2023-2024: videos, plays, goals and controversies
95′ End of the match.
86′Panathinaikos understands the game very well. It offers no space for the inhabitants of Castellón.
83′It seems that the 2-0 has given Panathinaikos more wings. Many more footballers are joining the attacking zones.
78′GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL BY ANDRAZ SPORAR!!! PANATHINAIKOS 2-0 Villarreal. The locals doubled their advantage!! A free shot from Andraz Sporar from the front that beats Pepe Reina. It’s not a good defensive move from Matteo Gabbia.
75′Not much attacking play from Pacheta’s team. His play continues to die too far from Alberto Brignoli’s goal.
69′With the latest changes, Panathinaikos strengthens its midfield to stop the advance of the Castellón team. The Greek team doesn’t want to be scared.
61′ Triple change in Villarreal’s ranks. Santi Comesaña leaves and Dani Parejo enters; Pacheta also waives Manu Trigueros and brings in Gerard Moreno; Sorloth also jumps onto the field in place of the Chilean Ben Brereton.
52′The Castellón team gives a greater sense of danger. It appears the conversation in Pacheta’s locker room had an effect.
51′Pacheta’s men want to get hooked on the game and show courage with the ball. In addition to Yeremy Pino, José Luis Morales appears as a reference for direct plays.
fifty’Providence Aïssa Mandi!! Cut back the French-Algerian center to stop Fotis Ioannidis. Touchdown that prevents the striker’s shot.
Four five’THE SECOND PERIOD BEGINS IN ATHENS!
Rest at the Olympic Games in Athens!! Panathinaikos’ narrow victory against Villarreal (0-1). The Greek team was able to benefit from a precise pass between the lines of Giannis Kotsiras, in a fortunate move in which Fotis Ioannidis defined very well against Pepe Reina. The result is an absolute shame for Pacheta’s team, who seemed to control the game defensively. In his most dangerous move, José Luis Morales cut inside and sent the ball inches from the right post. Too much punishment for a Villarreal that only had one shot between the three sticks from Pepe Reina, that of Fotis Ioannidis that ended up in the back of the net. Without space on the sides, the ‘Yellow Submarine’ sought their attacking actions inside with Denis Suárez, who was very involved in the collective game until the 30th minute, when he had to leave the field of play due to some discomfort and brought on Yeremy. Pine tree.
45′ + 1′End of the first half in Athens!!
39′It looked like Villarreal had quite a bit of control of the game in defence, but the elimination of Fotis Ioannidis was a huge advantage for the Greeks, who grew as the minutes passed.
38′GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL BY FOTIS IOANNIDIS!! PANATHINAIKOS 1-0 Villarreal. The locals are coming out!! The Greek striker enters the penalty area with ease, confronts Pepe Reina and solves the action with a lot of courage, finishing with a subtle touch of class.
35′Pepe Reina saves with his knee!! Although the action was already declared invalid due to offside!! Great option for Sebasit n Palacios in the area.
30′ First change in Villarreal’s ranks. Yeremy Pino comes in to replace Denis Suárez, who leaves with physical discomfort.
23′ Pacheta is experiencing the development of the game with enormous intensity. We cannot fail to mention that this is Burgos’ first match in European competitions.
21 ‘Another chance for the Greeks!! Foul taken in the area and extension by Fotis Ioannidis which ends with the ball going over the baseline.
20′ To the side of the net!! Dangerous situation for Panathinaikos!! Daniel Mancini stands very diagonally to the side of the area and looks for the shot between Pepe Reina’s three sticks.
17′Very clear opportunity for Villarreal!! Accurate cut and right-handed throw by José Luis Morales, looking for the nearest stick. He misses him by just a few centimeters.
14′We reached the first quarter in Athens. Little intensity in the arguments and only one dangerous chance so far (Bart Schenkeveld header next to the goal line).
8′It waseeeeera!! A quite favorable position for Bart Schenkeveld, who heads in a corner and thus creates the first chance of the match.
1′Villarreal deploys a four-man line in midfield, with Manu Trigueros taking flight on the left flank. José Luis Morales and Ben Brereton form the doubles team of the ‘Yellow Submarine’.
THE MATCH BEGINS! PANATHINAIKOS AND VILLARREAL ALREADY PLAYING!
VILLARREAL’S DRESSING ROOM
THE ARRIVAL OF VILLARREAL
PANATHINAIKOS LINEUP: Brignoli, Mladenovic, Magnusson, Schenkeveld, Kotsiras, Gnezda Cerin, Perez, Mancini, Bernard, Palacios and Ioannidis play.
VILLARREAL LINEUP: Reina, Pedraza, Gabbia, Mandi, Femenia, Trigueros, Comesana, Capoue, Suarez, Brereton Diaz and Morales play.
Source: Goal
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