In a dramatic encounter at Molineux, Wolves secured a deserved 2-0 victory over Manchester United, with Matheus Cunha and Hee-Chan Hwang providing the goals in a match that saw Bruno Fernandes receive his marching orders early in the second half.
The first half was a tightly contested affair, with both sides creating opportunities but failing to break the deadlock. United’s Diogo Dalot came close in the 20th minute, forcing a superb save from Jose Sa, while Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen nearly opened the scoring with a powerful header that was brilliantly denied by Andre Onana.
The match’s complexion changed dramatically in the 47th minute when Fernandes, who had already been cautioned in the first half, received a second yellow card, leaving United to battle with ten men for the remainder of the game.
Wolves capitalized on their numerical advantage, and the breakthrough came in spectacular fashion in the 58th minute. Matheus Cunha delivered an olimpico goal, scoring directly from a corner kick to send the Molineux crowd into raptures.
The hosts continued to press their advantage, though United showed resilience through Harry Maguire, who nearly equalized with a header that required a fine save from Sa. Despite being a man down, United maintained possession well during periods of the second half, demonstrating admirable fighting spirit.
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As the game entered its final stages, Wolves’ manager Vitor Pereira made several tactical substitutions that proved decisive. The introduction of Hee-Chan Hwang for Goncalo Guedes added fresh impetus to the Wolves attack.
The tactical chess match between managers continued as United’s Ruben Amorim responded with changes of his own, bringing on Christian Eriksen and Alejandro Garnacho in an attempt to find an equalizer. However, these adjustments couldn’t prevent Wolves from doubling their lead.
In the ninth minute of added time, Cunha turned provider, setting up Hwang for a simple tap-in that sealed the victory for the home side. The goal was a fitting reward for Wolves’ dominant second-half performance.
The statistics told the story of a closely fought match, with possession split almost evenly at 51-49 in Wolves’ favor, though the hosts made their chances count when it mattered most.
For United, the defeat raises questions about discipline and resilience, while Wolves’ victory serves as a testament to their tactical adaptability and clinical finishing. The result marks a significant moment in the season for both teams, with Wolves showcasing their ability to capitalize on advantages and United left to reflect on a match that slipped away after their captain’s dismissal.
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