“Ayoze Pérez steps up and buries the penalty into the top-left corner with his right foot, giving Villarreal the lead against the run of play.”
Pivotal“Muriqi equalises on the stroke of half-time, converting from the centre of the box after Samú Costa's left-footed effort is blocked, to make it 1-1 and restore parity at the break.”
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Mallorca
Villarreal
Mallorca dominated this fixture from virtually first whistle to last, racking up 18 shots to Villarreal's seven and controlling 56 percent of possession, yet they spent the majority of the first half trailing to a penalty they were fortunate to concede. Mateu Morey's handball in the box handed Ayoze Pérez the opportunity to punish the hosts after a VAR review, and the Villarreal forward made no mistake, drilling into the top-left corner from the spot. Mallorca's dominance finally told on the stroke of half-time when Vedat Muriqi pounced from close range to level, capitalising on a scramble following Samú Costa's blocked effort. The second half brought a wave of substitutions and a pair of yellow cards — Samú Costa for dissent and Muriqi for a foul — but despite Mallorca registering eight shots on target to Villarreal's two, goalkeeper Pepe Reina-style resistance from Villarreal's stopper, who finished with seven saves, ensured the spoils were shared. For Mallorca, the point feels like two dropped given their dominance; for Villarreal, it is a hard-earned point that speaks to their defensive organisation on the road.
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Substitution for Villarreal: Dani Parejo replaces Santi Comesaña.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Pablo Torre from Mallorca.
Foul committed by Sergi Cardona of Villarreal.
Zito Luvumbo from Mallorca won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Santiago Mouriño of Villarreal.
Jan Virgili of Mallorca won a free kick in defense.
Vedat MuriqiYellow CardVedat Muriqi from Mallorca receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Vedat Muriqi of Mallorca.
Georges Mikautadze of Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
Corner awarded to Mallorca after Arnau Tenas concedes.
New attacking attempt. Vedat Muriqi from Mallorca has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Arnau Tenas from Villarreal, assisted by Pablo Torre.
Samú CostaYellow CardSamú Costa from Mallorca receives a yellow card.
Substitution for Villarreal: Gerard Moreno replaces Tajon Buchanan.
Substitution for Villarreal: Georges Mikautadze replaces Ayoze Pérez due to injury.
Substitution for Mallorca: Miguel Calatayud replaces Mateu Morey due to injury.
Substitution for Mallorca: Jan Virgili replaces Manu Morlanes.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Mateu Morey from Mallorca.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Ayoze Pérez of Villarreal.
New attacking attempt. Zito Luvumbo of Mallorca takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but Arnau Tenas of Villarreal saves it in the left corner.
Santiago Mouriño from Villarreal commits a foul.
Zito Luvumbo from Mallorca won a free kick on the left wing.
New attacking attempt. Samú Costa from Mallorca takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but Arnau Tenas from Villarreal saves it in the right corner.
Foul committed by Samú Costa of Mallorca.
Sergi Cardona from Villarreal won a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution for Villarreal: Nicolas Pépé replaces Tani Oluwaseyi.
Substitution for Villarreal: Alberto Moleiro replaces Alfon González.
Substitution for Mallorca: Toni Lato replaces Johan Mojica due to injury.
Tajon Buchanan of Villarreal won a free kick on the right wing.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Johan Mojica from Mallorca.
Vedat Muriqi's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Johan Mojica provided the assist with a cross.
Pablo Torre from Mallorca makes an attacking attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Arnau Tenas from Villarreal saves it in the right corner.
Ayoze Pérez from Villarreal misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box, sending the ball high and wide to the right. The assist came from Thomas Partey after a corner.
Villarreal wins a corner after Martin Valjent concedes.
Offside called against Mallorca. Vedat Muriqi is offside.
Corner awarded to Mallorca after a concession by Ayoze Pérez.
Corner awarded to Mallorca after a concession by Santiago Mouriño.
Pablo Torre from Mallorca had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, just missing the top right corner. Sergi Darder provided the assist.
Ayoze Pérez of Villarreal attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved by Mallorca's goalkeeper Leo Román, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist came from Thomas Partey.
Pablo Torre fouled a player from Mallorca.
Thomas Partey of Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Tajon Buchanan against Villarreal.
Zito Luvumbo from Mallorca won a free kick in defense.
The second half starts with the match tied at 1-1 between Mallorca and Villarreal.
The first half ends with the score at Mallorca 1, Villarreal 1.
Goal! Vedat Muriqi scores for Mallorca with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the right corner. The match is now 1-1.
Samú Costa's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Zito Luvumbo.
Manu Morlanes from Mallorca won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Santi Comesaña of Villarreal.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Ayoze Pérez from Villarreal commits a foul.
Omar Mascarell from Mallorca won a free kick in defense.
Missed chance. Samú Costa from Mallorca shoots with his left foot from the center of the box but it goes high. Johan Mojica provided the assist with a cross.
Tajon Buchanan of Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
Ayoze Pérez from Villarreal won a free kick in the defensive area.
Foul committed by Martin Valjent of Mallorca.
Missed chance for Mallorca. Samú Costa headed the ball from the center of the box but missed. The assist came from Johan Mojica's cross.
New attacking attempt. Samú Costa from Mallorca takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Arnau Tenas from Villarreal saves it in the left corner. The assist was provided by Zito Luvumbo.
Omar Mascarell from Mallorca misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left after a corner.
Corner awarded to Mallorca after Arnau Tenas concedes.
Foul committed by Mateu Morey of Mallorca.
Renato Veiga from Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
Omar Mascarell commits a foul for Mallorca.
Ayoze Pérez from Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
Goal! Ayoze Pérez scores for Villarreal with a right-footed shot into the top left corner. The match stands at Mallorca 0, Villarreal 1.
VAR decision results in a penalty for Villarreal.
Sergi Cardona's header from a difficult position on the left is blocked. The assist came from Thomas Partey, who delivered a cross.
Mateu Morey of Mallorca concedes a penalty for a handball in the penalty area.
Ayoze Pérez from Villarreal won a free kick on the right wing.
Omar Mascarell fouled a player from Mallorca.
Foul committed by Zito Luvumbo against Mallorca.
Santiago Mouriño of Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
Villarreal wins a corner after Martin Valjent concedes.
Johan Mojica of Mallorca had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from a difficult position and long distance on the right after a free kick, but it went close and missed.
Zito Luvumbo from Mallorca won a free kick on the right wing.
Sergi Cardona from Villarreal commits a foul.
Offside called against Mallorca. Samú Costa is in an offside position.
Vedat Muriqi's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Zito Luvumbo's cross.
Missed chance. Tajon Buchanan from Villarreal shot with his right foot from outside the box but missed to the left. Ayoze Pérez provided the assist.
Zito Luvumbo from Mallorca had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just to the left. The assist came from Samú Costa's cross.
Sergi Cardona from Villarreal commits a foul.
Mateu Morey from Mallorca won a free kick in defense.
Santi Comesaña from Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Manu Morlanes of Mallorca.
Foul committed by Zito Luvumbo against Mallorca.
Santiago Mouriño of Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
Rafa Marín from Villarreal commits a foul.
Zito Luvumbo of Mallorca won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul by Thomas Partey on Villarreal.
Samú Costa from Mallorca won a free kick in defense.
Villarreal wins a corner after Omar Mascarell concedes.
