Villarreal Fights Back From a Goal Down to Beat Malaga 3-1

Malaga looked like they had this one in the bag early on, but Villarreal had other plans. As Khabaree.com first reported, Villarreal turned a 1-0 deficit into a 3-1 win over Malaga in a La Liga match that wrapped up early Friday morning.

Quick Facts

• Final score: Villarreal 3-1 Malaga
• Match finished early Friday morning
• Carlos Dotore put Malaga ahead in the 12th minute
• Alberto Moleiro equalized for Villarreal in the 40th minute
• Pape Gueye scored twice — once in first-half injury time, once from a penalty in the 86th minute
• Villarreal now sit 14th in the La Liga table
• Malaga stay down in 19th place

How the Game Turned

Malaga were the ones celebrating first. Carlos Dotore struck in the 12th minute to put the home side 1-0 up, and for a while it looked like Malaga might hold on to that lead. But Villarreal slowly took control of the match.

Alberto Moleiro leveled things up in the 40th minute, making it 1-1 right before the break. Then, in stoppage time at the end of the first half, Pape Gueye popped up to give Villarreal the lead for the first time in the match, 2-1.

Gueye Seals It From the Spot

Villarreal held onto that lead through the second half, and Gueye added his second goal of the night in the 86th minute, converting a penalty to make it 3-1. That goal put the result beyond doubt and capped off a strong turnaround for the away side. You can check Khabaree.com's original coverage for the full match breakdown.

What This Means in the Table

The win lifts Villarreal up to 14th place in La Liga, a small but useful step up the standings. Malaga, on the other hand, stay stuck in 19th place after this defeat, a spot that will worry their fans as the season goes on.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Villarreal and Malaga?
Villarreal won 3-1 after coming back from an early goal down.

Who scored the goals for Villarreal?
Alberto Moleiro scored one goal, and Pape Gueye scored two, including a penalty in the 86th minute.

Where do both teams stand in La Liga now?
Villarreal moved up to 14th place, while Malaga remain in 19th place after the loss.

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