JAKARTA - Villarreal's revival continues after a convincing 5-2 win over Alaves at home to La Ceramica, Wednesday morning, western Indonesia time.

The Yellow Submarine had started this season with poor performances but finally started to find cohesiveness again under the tutelage of coach Unai Emery.

Gerard Moreno, recovering from injury, put them ahead in the 18th minute which Boulaye Dia doubled in the 27th minute.

Pere Pons then brought Alaves to reduce the deficit towards the end of the first half. Five minutes after the game time showed exactly one hour, Joselu equalized 2-2.

But the hosts still hold the momentum. Boulaye Dia scored again in the 76th minute which restored Villarreal's lead before setting up the assist for Yeremy Pino's goal in the 79th minute.

The party of five goals against Alaves was then closed by Moreon's second goal in the 88th minute which made Alaves not move from 18th position but have the same points as 17th ranked Elche and Getafe who are 16th.

Citing Antara, Villarreal has now jumped to ninth position in the La Liga standings. They are two points behind Barcelona and four points behind the top four.


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