Gerard Moreno penalty salvages point for Villarreal at home to Huesca

Villarreal were many people's pre-season tip to challenge for a top-four spot this season, but the Yellow Submarine could only muster a 1-1 draw at home to Huesca in Unai Emery's first game as coach at the Estadio de la Ceramica.

Shortly before half time, in the 42nd minute, a well-worked Huesca move on the left-hand side of the pitch led to the newly-promoted side working the ball across, as right-back Pablo Maffeo was able to receive the ball, take one touch and then fire a left-footed shot past Sergio Asenjo to give the visitors the lead.

Huesca looked like the most likely team to grab the game's next goal in the early part of the second half, but Villarreal striker Paco Alcacer then gave Francisco's side a fright after hitting the woodwork from an acute angle.

Shortly after, in the 66th minute, a Gerard Moreno flicked header from a Villarreal free-kick hit the hand of Josue Sa and a penalty was awarded after a VAR review.

The Spain international stepped up and, despite former team-mate Andres Fernandez going the right way, there was enough behind the shot for it to be beyond the reach of the goalkeeper.

Neither Villarreal nor Huesca could find an equaliser as they had to settle for a share of the points.