“Against the run of play, Alavés broke forward and Lucas Boyé slotted home from the centre of the box with his right foot to give the hosts a 1-0 lead, punishing Villarreal for their failure to convert a string of chances moments earlier.”
Pivotal“Quique Sánchez Flores was shown a yellow card for arguing with the officials right on the stroke of half-time, a flashpoint that set the tone for a fractious second half.”
“Nicolas Pépé was booked for dissent as Villarreal's frustration boiled over in the closing stages, a third argument-related yellow card of the match capturing the mood of a side who could not find a way through Alavés' resolute defence.”
“A frantic final whistle was preceded by yellow cards for Antonio Sivera for time-wasting and Renato Veiga for a foul, summing up the chaotic closing minutes as Alavés did everything in their power to see out the result and Villarreal threw men forward in desperation.”
Deportivo Alavés
Villarreal
Outstanding performance
Deportivo Alavés•GoalkeeperDeportivo Alavés produced a textbook smash-and-grab on a Friday night in Vitoria-Gasteiz, holding off a Villarreal side that controlled 76% of possession and registered 19 shots to just nine from the hosts. The yellow-and-blue from Castellón peppered Antonio Sivera's goal throughout — Buchanan's effort from range was pushed away in the 28th minute, Gerard Moreno blazed wide a minute later, and Foyth's header was blocked before Lucas Boyé punished them on the counter with a composed finish to make it 1-0. From that point on, Alavés set up deep, made 22 tackles and kept six saves to repel wave after wave of Villarreal pressure, with Quique Sánchez Flores' side never finding the composure to convert their one big chance of the game. The result is a statement for Alavés' resilience and a frustrating early stumble for Villarreal, who despite their overwhelming territorial dominance were left with nothing on a night when clinical finishing — even from just two shots on target — proved the decisive currency.
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Renato VeigaYellow CardRenato Veiga of Villarreal receives a yellow card for a foul.
Attempt missed. Jonny Otto from Alaves takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right. Denis Suárez provided the assist after a set piece situation.
Juan Foyth from Villarreal has a header from the center of the box that goes close, but misses to the right.
Pape Gueye of Villarreal is caught offside.
Antonio Sivera from Alaves receives a yellow card.
Aitor Mañas from Alaves wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Renato Veiga from Villarreal commits a foul.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Villarreal wins a corner after Ville Koski concedes.
Pape Gueye from Villarreal wins a free kick on the right wing.
Mariano DíazYellow CardMariano Díaz of Alaves receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Mariano Díaz from Alaves commits a foul.
Antonio Blanco from Alaves commits a foul.
Ilias Akhomach from Villarreal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Nicolas PépéYellow CardNicolas Pepe from Villarreal receives a yellow card.
Youssef Enriquez from Alaves commits a foul.
Nicolas Pepe from Villarreal wins a free kick on the right wing.
Juan Foyth from Villarreal hits the right post with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Juan Foyth after a corner.
Villarreal is awarded a corner after Mariano Díaz concedes.
Villarreal wins a corner after Antonio Sivera concedes.
Attempt saved. Ayoze Pérez from Villarreal has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Antonio Sivera from Alaves.
Substitution for Villarreal: Tani Oluwaseyi comes on for Georges Mikautadze.
Attempt missed. Pablo Ibáñez from Alaves takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that is close, but it goes over the top left corner. Carlos Protesoni provided the assist.
Substitution for Alaves: Aitor Mañas comes on for Lucas Boyé.
Attempt missed. Antonio Blanco (Alaves) header from the centre of the box following a corner.
Alaves win a corner after Juan Foyth concedes.
Nicolas Pepe's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Antonio Sivera. The attempt was assisted by Pape Gueye.
Villarreal wins a corner after Antonio Sivera concedes.
Attempt saved. Juan Foyth from Villarreal has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved.
Ayoze Pérez's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Antonio Blanco from Alaves misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Corner awarded to Alaves after Alex Freeman concedes.
Youssef Enriquez from Alaves wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Pape Gueye from Villarreal commits a foul.
Substitution for Alaves: Denis Suárez comes on for Abde Rebbach.
Substitution for Alaves: Carlos Protesoni comes on for Ángel Pérez.
Substitution for Villarreal: Ilias Akhomach comes on for Gerard Moreno.
Ángel Pérez from Alaves hits the right post with a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right after a fast break.
Foul committed by Lucas Boyé of Alaves.
Juan Foyth from Villarreal wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Abde Rebbach of Alaves.
Ayoze Pérez from Villarreal wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Nicolas Pepe's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Gerard Moreno provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Ayoze Pérez from Villarreal takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Renato Veiga from Villarreal misses an attempt with a header from a tough angle on the left, sending it too high. He was assisted by Nicolas Pepe, who provided a cross after a corner.
Villarreal wins a corner after Antonio Blanco concedes.
Álaves is called offside as Ángel Pérez is caught in an offside position.
Substitution for Villarreal: Alberto Moleiro comes on for Tajon Buchanan.
Substitution for Villarreal: Alex Freeman comes on for Santiago Mouriño.
Substitution for Villarreal: Ayoze Pérez comes on for Santi Comesaña.
Offside called against Alaves. Lucas Boyé is caught offside.
Youssef Enriquez from Alaves wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Santiago Mouriño from Villarreal commits a foul.
Nicolas Pepe's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Attempt missed by Nahuel Tenaglia from Alaves, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Substitution for Alaves: Youssef Enriquez comes on for Mikel Rodríguez.
Substitution for Alaves: Mariano Díaz comes on for Toni Martínez due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Toni Martínez from Alaves.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Santiago Mouriño from Villarreal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Lucas Boyé from Alaves commits a foul.
Santi Comesaña is caught offside for Villarreal.
Abde RebbachYellow CardAbde Rebbach from Alaves receives a yellow card.
Gerard Moreno of Villarreal is caught offside.
Villarreal is called offside. Georges Mikautadze is the player caught offside.
Foul committed by Lucas Boyé of Alaves.
Juan Foyth from Villarreal wins a free kick in the attacking half.
The second half begins with Alaves leading Villarreal 1-0.
The first half ends with Alaves leading Villarreal 1-0.
Pablo Ibáñez from Alaves commits a foul.
Santi Comesaña from Villarreal wins a free kick in the attacking half.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Villarreal wins a corner after Ville Koski concedes.
Attempt saved. Gerard Moreno's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
Toni Martínez from Alaves commits a foul.
Tajon Buchanan from Villarreal wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Nahuel Tenaglia from Alaves wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Tajon Buchanan of Villarreal commits a foul.
Alaves win a corner after Carlos Romero concedes.
Attempt missed. Ángel Pérez from Alaves takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Tajon Buchanan from Villarreal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Nahuel Tenaglia from Alaves commits a foul.
Mikel Rodríguez from Alaves is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Santi Comesaña of Villarreal.
assist: Ángel Pérez
Goal! Alaves lead Villarreal 1-0 as Lucas Boyé scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Juan Foyth's header from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Nicolas Pepe's cross.
Attempt missed. Gerard Moreno from Villarreal takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the right. Pape Gueye provided the assist after a corner.
Attempt saved. Tajon Buchanan from Villarreal has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the top center of the goal by Antonio Sivera from Alaves. The shot was assisted by Pape Gueye.
Villarreal wins a corner after Antonio Sivera concedes.
Carlos Romero's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Georges Mikautadze.
Mikel Rodríguez of Alaves is caught offside.
Lucas Boyé from Alaves wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Juan Foyth from Villarreal commits a foul.
Mikel Rodríguez from Alaves commits a foul.
Santiago Mouriño from Villarreal wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Georges Mikautadze's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Nicolas Pepe.
Nahuel Tenaglia of Alaves is caught offside.
Álaves is called offside as Ángel Pérez is caught in an offside position.
Foul committed by Lucas Boyé of Alaves.
Pape Gueye from Villarreal wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Villarreal wins a corner after Nahuel Tenaglia concedes.
Attempt saved. Lucas Boyé from Alaves has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved in the bottom right corner by Luiz Júnior of Villarreal. The shot was assisted by Antonio Blanco with a cross.
Toni Martínez from Alaves is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Pape Gueye from Villarreal commits a foul.
Corner awarded to Alaves after Luiz Júnior concedes.
Alaves win a corner after Santi Comesaña concedes.
Antonio Blanco of Alaves commits a foul.
Nicolas Pepe from Villarreal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Nahuel Tenaglia from Alaves commits a foul.
Tajon Buchanan from Villarreal wins a free kick on the left wing.
Lucas Boyé from Alaves wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Gerard Moreno commits a foul for Villarreal.
Santiago Mouriño's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Tajon Buchanan, who delivered a cross.
Attempt missed. Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) shoots with his right foot from very close range, but it goes too high after a corner.
Villarreal wins a corner after Jonny Otto concedes.
First half begins.
Deportivo Alavés welcome Villarreal to Mendizorroza on Friday night in an early-season La Liga clash with both sides looking to stake their claim. Alavés enter unbeaten after two matches while Villarreal are still chasing their first win of the campaign, making this a tasty contest between a side building momentum and one desperate to finally convert draws into three points.
