Match report
Maccabi Tel Aviv Stuns Villarreal 1-0 in Europa League
Villarreal
0–1
FT
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Dec 7, 2017
Maccabi Tel Aviv stunned Villarreal with a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League match, defying expectations and securing a crucial three points. Despite Villarreal's home advantage, Maccabi Tel Aviv's defense held strong and N. Blackman's goal in the 60th minute proved decisive.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Villarreal 0–1 Maccabi Tel Aviv
- • N. Blackman scored the only goal in the 60th minute
- • Eitan Tibi and Eliel Peretz received yellow cards for Maccabi Tel Aviv
- • Villarreal made three substitutions: Pedro Martínez, S. Lozano, and D. Raba
Lineups
Villarreal
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 25 M. Barbosa (G)
- 22 A. Rukavina (D)
- 5 Adrián Marín (D)
- 30 Pau Torres (D)
- 38 Genís Montolio
- 20 R. Soriano (M)
- 26 R. Guerra (M)
- 40 Manu Morlanes (M)
- 33 Chuca (M)
- 27 Mario González (F)
- 34 Darío Poveda (F)
Substitutes
- 37 Pedro Martínez
- 51 Sergio Lozano
- 28 Dani Raba
- 1 Sergio Asenjo
- 8 Pablo Fornals
- 14 Trigueros
- 50 Pepe Castaño
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 95 P. Rajković (G)
- 5 J. Babin (D)
- 18 E. Tibi (D)
- 22 A. Rikan (M)
- 27 O. Davidzada (D)
- 3 Y. Shpungin
- 23 E. Golasa (M)
- 15 D. Micha (M)
- 42 D. Peretz
- 11 N. Blackman (F)
- 25 A. Schoenfeld (F)
Substitutes
- 2 E. Dasa
- 28 C. Battocchio
- 16 E. Atar
- 1 D. Lifshitz
- 9 V. Kjartansson
- 10 B. Itzhaki
- 26 T. Ben Haim
Timeline
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14' Maccabi Tel Aviv Card · Yellow CardEitan Tibi
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33' Maccabi Tel Aviv Card · Yellow CardEliel Peretz
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60' Maccabi Tel Aviv Goal · Normal GoalN. Blackman · Assist: D. Micha
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62' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Soriano · On: Pedro Martínez
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72' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Micha · On: E. Dasa
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76' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2Off: Manu Morlanes · On: S. Lozano
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82' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Guerra · On: D. Raba
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83' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Rikan · On: C. Battocchio
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90' Maccabi Tel Aviv subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Blackman · On: E. Atar
Match Stats
| Stat | Villarreal | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 76% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 16 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 680 | 330 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 0 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Accurate Passes | 595 | 251 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 10 |
| Saves | 5 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ N. Blackman's goal in the 60th minute shifted momentum in favor of Maccabi Tel Aviv, who managed to hold onto their lead until the final whistle
- ▸ Villarreal's substitutions in the second half, bringing in Pedro Martínez and S. Lozano, failed to break down Maccabi Tel Aviv's resilient defense