CHRONICLE OF LEAGUE F · Defeat of Valencia Femenino against Villarreal (0-1)

A cautious start for both teams, understanding the importance of three points, the importance of doing everything right and not making mistakes.

Valencia Femenino began to attack on the left flank through Macarena Portales, who delivered two corners in just over five minutes.

Having reached 10th place, the defensive cohesion of both squads prevailed over offensive intentions.

Villarreal insisted that Raquel be on the left flank. The black and white team’s offside line worked against the yellow team’s long balls.

The clash was a game of chess, tactical and intense. Yvonne Chacon and McKenna, both in their 20s, were the most famous football players.

The players of Jesus Oliva and Sara Monforte did not want the ball anywhere near the zones of Antonia Canales and Carbonell, and the strong clearance of the ball was dominant. Further development was required, especially creation in the midfield.

Thus began the first half hour of mourning. McKenna broke the score with a header in the small penalty area in the 34th minute.

Castellón’s players wove a web in the rearguard, and it seemed impossible to break it in motion. The Valencians wanted to achieve this from set pieces with two consecutive corner kicks, but without serious consequences until the end of the first half.

If we wanted to come back, it was time to draw, it was time to go into the opponent’s zone, it was time to believe.

Fiamma Benitez nearly took Puchades out in the 49th minute, her deliberate shot into Carbonell’s left corner, from inside the half-circle, going wide of the goal.

Two minutes later, Anita Marcos had it on her head. “Valencia” Femenino jumped onto the lawn, believing. 11 Villarreal players were waiting on their pitch.

Curly Real and Pauleta Sancho opened the pitch, while Fiamma Benitez and Anita Marcos checked the play inside. In fact, the 9 had the clearest chance thanks to a filtered pass from the 10, although his shot after hitting Carbonell missed the target. Minute 68.

The black and whites deserved a draw. The yellow ones defended with all their might. It was necessary to beware of its disadvantages. There were still 10 minutes left before the end of the match, and the Valencians had to give their all. Fatigue affected decision making.

In the 83rd minute, Macarena Portales’ shot hit the defense and clipped Carbonell’s left post.

Football was unfair to Puchades and was not going to stop being so until the final whistle: 0:1. Elena Gil also did it in the 94th minute.

Data sheet:

Valencia – Women: Canales, J. Lopez, M. Molina (Elena Gil, min. 84), Florentino, Anita Marcos, Fiamma, M. Portales, Pauleta, Chacon (Asun, min. 64), Kerli R. (M. Marty, min.84), Estela (Ainoa, min.64).

Coach: Jesus Oliva.

Bench: Marina, M. Marti, Serna, Sulola, Asun, Ainoa, Elena Gil, Irune, Raquel Gil.

Villarreal: Carbonel, Cubedo, Llompart (Jimenez, min.74), Lucia G. (Lara, min.86), Ainoa, Kante (Lucia R., min.68), Claudia, McKenna (Reuss, min.86), Nerea, Soldevila, Raquel.

Trainer: Sarah Monforte.

Bench: Elena, Jimenez, Tere, Lara, Queralt, Rocio, Reiss, Maria, Lucia R.

Goals: 0-1, McKenna (min.34).

Judges: Chief, Olac Rivero; assistant 1, Silvia Fernandez; assistant 2, Elena Miner; fourth, Xiomara Diaz. Yellow for…

Incidents: match corresponding to the 17th round of Liga F, played at the Antonio Puchades Ciutat Esportiva VCF stadium in front of 706 spectators. The event was attended by 100 students from Escoles Cor Balnquinegre, the sports and educational activity of the VCF Foundation.