Stoppage time goals put Valencia in Europa League driving seat
Valencia's Daniel Wass celebrates with team mates after scoring the second goal against Villareal, April 11, 2019. ― Reuters pic
They were made to pay as a quick-fire double at the death from Daniel Wass and Goncalo Guedes, his second goal of the match, left them with a mountain to climb in next week's return. Portugal forward Guedes opened the scoring after six minutes. He was felled in the box by Santiago Caseres and, although Valencia skipper Dani Parejo's penalty was saved by Andres Fernandes, Guedes netted the rebound from close range.
Samuel Chukwueze was twice denied by Valencia goalkeeper Neto after the break as Javi Calleja’s side looked to force a winner, but Villarreal gradually ran out of ideas and appeared happy to settle for the draw.
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