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Thrilling Draw Between Villarreal and FC Copenhagen in Champions League Clash
Estadio de la Cerámica witnessed a vibrant encounter between Villarreal and FC Copenhagen, which ended in a draw that left fans on the edge of their seats. The match, corresponding to the sixth matchday of the UEFA Champions League group stage, was marked by intensity and constant changes in the score.
FC Copenhagen struck first, with an early goal from M. Elyounoussi in the 2nd minute, assisted by M. Lopez. Villarreal didn’t back down and relentlessly sought the rival’s goal. The first half also saw a yellow card for A. Pedraza of Villarreal in the 34th minute.
The second half started with changes in both teams and a revitalized Villarreal. S. Comesana equalized in the 47th minute, thanks to an assist from I. Akhomach. However, the joy was short-lived, as E. Achouri put FC Copenhagen ahead again in the 48th minute, with assistance from Y. Zague. Villarreal demonstrated their ability to react and T. Oluwaseyi scored in the 56th minute, assisted by A. Pedraza, to tie the game again.
The match continued with a frenetic pace, reflected in the yellow cards received by I. Akhomach (Villarreal) and J. Neestrup (FC Copenhagen) and A. Cornelius (FC Copenhagen) and E. Achouri (FC Copenhagen) and P. Gueye (Villarreal). When it seemed that the draw was definitive, A. Cornelius of FC Copenhagen scored in the 90th minute, after a pass from M. Elyounoussi, to make it a final score of 3-3.
Regarding statistics, Villarreal dominated possession with 52%, took 19 shots (5 on target and 8 off target), and earned 6 corner kicks. FC Copenhagen, on the other hand, had 48% possession, 8 shots (4 on target and 2 off target), and 4 corner kicks. Both teams committed 14 fouls. The match referee, Ivan Kružliak from Slovakia, showed 3 yellow cards to Villarreal and 4 to FC Copenhagen.
Substitutions fc copenhagen: at minute 46 Robert came in and E. Achouri went out., at minute 71 V. Dadason came in and A. Cornelius went out., at minute 72 Y. Zague came in and B. Meling went out., at minute 81 M. Madsen came in and T. Delaney went out., at minute 81 W. Clem came in and V. Claesson went out.
Substitutions villarreal: at minute 46 T. Buchanan came in and I. Akhomach went out., at minute 46 N. Pepe came in and A. Perez went out., at minute 46 G. Mikautadze came in and T. Oluwaseyi went out., at minute 63 A. Moleiro came in and M. Solomon went out., at minute 83 A. Pedraza came in and S. Cardona went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Villarreal
FC Copenhagen
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