On 4 February, one of the matches of the 23rd round of the Spanish football championship took place. Villarreal (Spain) and Cadiz (Spain) met.
Spanish Championship, 23rd round
Villarreal (Spain) - Cadiz (Spain) - 0:0 (0:0)
Warnings: Coquelin (47), Comesagna (67), I. Carcelen (69), Baena (90+5).
Review of the match Villarreal - Cadiz:
Villarreal and Cadiz recently met in a highly anticipated La Liga match. The game was played at the Estadio de la Cerámica stadium, where both teams were keen to win. However, after a tense battle on the pitch, the match ended in a goalless draw. In the first half, both teams tried to break through the opponent's defence. Despite several attempts, neither side managed to hit the goalposts. At half-time the score remained 0:0, and the fans were looking forward to new events in the second half. With the start of the second half the tension of the game increased. Both teams showed excellent defensive skills, making it difficult for their opponents to create chances. The match became more physical, with several yellow cards received by Villarreal and Cadiz players. In the 46th minute Villarreal made their first substitution, bringing on A. Sorlota instead of J.L. Morales. The aim was to bring fresh energy to the team and find that elusive goal. However, Cadiz held firm, not allowing Villarreal's substitutions to have a significant impact on the game. "Villarreal continued to push forward, but their efforts were hampered by a solid Cadiz defence. In the 70th minute Villarreal made another substitution, replacing S. Comesan with E. Capoue in the hope of finding a turning point. Cadiz, in turn, made their first substitution in the 75th minute, replacing I. Alejo with Juanmi, in an attempt to influence the score.
As time went on, both teams fought, but neither could get a shot on goal. In the 82nd minute, Cadiz made two more substitutions, bringing on C. Ramos instead of B. Ocampo and R. Navarro instead of M. Gomez. Villarreal responded with a fourth substitution in the 89th minute, replacing F. Coquelin with M. Trigueros. The match entered its final minutes, with both teams desperately looking for a late winner. However, neither side was able to capitalise on their opportunities. In the final minutes of the game, Villarreal made one last substitution, replacing R. Sobrino for H. Zaldua. Cadiz followed suit and made the last substitution, releasing G. Escalante instead of R. Kouame. The game ended 0-0, which may have disappointed some fans, but still showed the strong defensive capabilities of both teams. In the 90th minute, Villarreal player A. Baena received a yellow card, which added to the drama of the final stage of the game. Despite their best efforts, neither Villarreal nor Cadiz were able to achieve victory, and both teams had to settle for a draw. Despite the fact that the match did not produce any goals, it was a tense and hard fought game between Villarreal and Cadiz. As a result, both teams still have a lot of work to do in their quest for success in La Liga. However, the match showed the skill and determination of both teams and the fans were satisfied with the game until the final whistle.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Alaves - Villarreal, Cadiz - Betis.
Statistics of the match Villarreal - Cadiz:
Villarreal | Cadiz | |
---|---|---|
4 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
18 | Kicks | 8 |
5 | Blocked shots | 1 |
12 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
6 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 2 |
14 | Offences | 14 |
13 | Corners | 2 |
3 | Offsides | 2 |
59% | Ball possession | 41% |
3 | Yellow cards | 1 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
2 | Keeper saves | 4 |
476 | Total assists | 332 |
401 | Accurate assists | 241 |
84% | Accuracy of passes | 73% |