Spanish Cup third-tier teams challenge Villarreal | Sporting
On Monday, Villarreal lost 7-6 on penalties to third-division side Salamanca in the last 32 of the Spanish Football Cup after drawing 1-1 in regular season and overtime. , was eliminated.
The game was suspended due to a power outage at the start of overtime on Sunday, but the game continued with the results showing a 1-1 draw between the two teams.
The Spanish Football Federation said in a statement that the match was postponed “due to lighting issues at the Reina Sofia Stadium”.
Villarreal, ranked 13th in La Liga, took the lead in the 82nd minute through Moroccan youngster Elias Ahomache, and then Salamanca equalized with a penalty kick. Substitute Al Fred Baranas (No. 87) successfully scored a penalty kick in front of the goal. 6,000 spectators forced the postponement of the game.
120' | 120' | 1-1 | 1-1 free throw
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Salamanca will be the only third-division team to reach the round of 16, joining Barcelona, Real Madrid, neighbors Atletico Madrid, Sevilla and Athletic Bilbao, as well as Osasuna, Real Madrid Several clubs, including Roca and Celta Vigo, have reserved their spots in this round.
