Villarreal Secures Mixed Results in Asturian Triangular Tournament
Villarreal CF experienced a day of contrasting fortunes in the Asturian capital, participating in a triangular tournament that also featured Genoa and Real Oviedo. The Spanish club secured a victory against Genoa before drawing with their hosts, Real Oviedo.
The day began with a clash against italian side Genoa. Villarreal found themselves trailing early when a deflected shot from Norton-Cuffy found the back of the net in the 7th minute. Tho,Villarreal responded quickly,with Willy Kambwala equalizing in the 15th minute from a Dani corner. Genoa regained the led in the 26th minute through a Vitinha penalty,which was converted on the rebound after a save by Villarreal goalkeeper Diego Conde. The Italian side extended their advantage in the 41st minute with a goal from Gronbaek, securing a 3-1 victory.
In the second match, Villarreal faced Real Oviedo. The game saw a significant rotation of Villarreal’s squad, with only Valou retaining his place from the previous match. The first half was largely dominated by Villarreal, who created several chances, including a close-range prospect for Etta Eyong. Despite villarreal’s pressure, the match ended in a goalless draw. A notable moment of the game was the appearance of Santi Cazorla, a former Real Oviedo player, who featured against his old club, receiving a warm reception from the crowd.This triangular tournament served as a pre-season fixture for the participating clubs, allowing them to test their squads and tactics ahead of the upcoming season. The results provide valuable insights for Villarreal’s coaching staff as they prepare for competitive matches.
