La Liga: First loss for Villarreal

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Late goals from Ivan Ramis and Pedro Leon sealed a dramatic 2-1 win for Eibar and handed visitors Villarreal their first defeat of the new La Liga season.

Fran Escriba’s side had looked set for a third straight domestic win when captain Bruno put them ahead from the penalty spot four minutes before half-time.

But the home side, looking to recover from five games without a win, responded in superb fashion only to be denied repeatedly by visiting goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo.

The home side finally got the leveller they deserved 10 minutes from time when defender Ramis swept home inside the box after Lejeune headed on a set-piece.

Eibar grabbed their winner in the 87th minute following a swift counter-attack, with Enrich playing in Leon to …

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