Ike Uche

Villarreal failed to capitalize on the poor form of Xerex, and Ike Uche failed to get among the goals, as Villarreal and Xerex played out a goalless draw in a Spanish Segunda division game on Thursday.

A win for Villarreal would have taken them beyond Alcorcon into 4th position, but with Villarreal leading scorer, Ike Uche, and experienced Argentine Walter Pandiani, failing to add to the total of eight-goal haul between them so far, it proved mission impossible, reports futaa.com.

Villarreal also failed to add to the one victory they've had in five matches, a 4-0 whitewash of Alcorcon two weeks ago, a run that has seen them slip out of promotion places.