Villarreal wins away as Málaga fights back in vain

Málaga CF got off to a bright start and took the lead in the 12th minute when C. Dotor finished after J. Cruz set him up. The home side's advantage did not last long. Villarreal equalised in the 40th minute through A. Moleiro, assisted by I. Akhomach, and then went ahead before half-time when P. Gueye scored from an A. Pérez assist at the 45th minute mark.

Málaga CF trailed 1-2 at the interval and could not find their way back into the match. Villarreal made it 1-3 when P. Gueye converted a penalty in the 86th minute to secure the away win.

HEADLINE: Villarreal wins away as Málaga fights back in vain

TEASER: Villarreal claimed a 1-3 victory at Málaga CF in a La Liga regular-season fixture on 17 September.

RECAP: Málaga CF took an early lead through C. Dotor in the 12th minute, assisted by J. Cruz. The home side's advantage was short-lived. Villarreal levelled in the 40th minute with A. Moleiro scoring from I. Akhomach's assist, then went ahead just before half-time when P. Gueye finished from A. Pérez's pass at the 45th minute.

The visitors pulled clear in the 86th minute when P. Gueye converted a penalty to seal a 1-3 victory away from home.