Levantera and Villarreal B clash for promotion hopes in the Second Division
In a dramatic contest, the Levante team pressed forward in its bid for direct promotion to the First Division while staying very much alive thanks to a late surge that turned a tense match into a memorable finish. Joni Montiel delivered the decisive moment with a goal that sealed victory for the visitors in the 90th minute, lifting the mood after a back-and-forth first period. The opening goal came through Moha, who gave Levante an early lead that set the tone for an energized encounter.
Millán answered for the home side, evening the score but Montiel struck again before the break to hand Levante a slim advantage as the second half began. The locals mounted a renewed push with Ontiveros driving a key moment earlier in the second half, converting a penalty at 66 minutes to level the game once more. Yet in the dying minutes Montiel faced a penalty himself as the game reached its finale, missing the spot kick but immediately grabbing the rebound and converting to restore the visitors to the lead.
Calleja’s team approached the final day with the possibility of clinching direct promotion, but in the end Granada did not secure a place in the First Division on this occasion, as the match finished with Levante taking the points away from home.
The summary of Villarreal B vs. Levante of the Second Division 2022-2023: video, goals and statistics
67′ GOOOOOOOOOL FOR VILLARREAL B!!! Ontivero scores from the penalty spot to tie the game. The moment captures the home side’s fight to stay in contention.
33′ GOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR LEVANTE!!! 1-2. A long-range strike by Joni Montiel catches the goalkeeper off guard and finds the back of the net.
28′ GOOOOOOOOOL FOR VILLARREAL B!!! 1-1. Millán fires home after a cross from Ontiveros, leveling the score and keeping the drama alive.
3′ GOOOOOOOOOL FOR LEVANTE!!! 0-1. Moha finishes a precise move after a clever setup from De Frutos, slipping past the defense to finish confidently.
Get started. The action kicks off in Villarreal with both teams pushing hard to gain the upper hand.
Source: Goal