Black Country derby: Wolves win at Molineux as Lopez punishes Albion error | OneFootball

Wolves won the Black Country derby at Molineux, the first there with supporters for 14 years. Fer Lopez put the hosts ahead after a defensive error, and the stadium erupted.

According to ExpressAndStar.com, Wolves had setbacks before kick-off. Raul Jimenez arrived on crutches after being ruled out with a knee injury, while Ladislav Krejci also missed out with a calf problem. A new 150-year mural outside Molineux was vandalised with blue paint within hours of its unveiling, and an 18-year-old man was arrested on Sunday morning on suspicion of criminal damage.

Molineux rocked from the start as Wolves attacked the South Bank in the first half. Rodrigo Gomes and Mateus Mane repeatedly threatened in wide areas, with dangerous crosses. Max O’Leary kept Albion in it with a string of outstanding saves.

Cesar Peixoto demanded relentless pressing and it told. Nat Phillips was hurried into a mistake, his stray pass gifting Lopez the chance to cleverly dink over O’Leary. Wild celebrations followed on the pitch and in the dugout, with the scorer paying tribute to Matheus Cunha in his celebration.

A familiar face returned as Ruben Neves watched on and was serenaded by the home crowd, with songs also for Jimenez. Albion struggled to test the goal until the closing stages, when late pressure brought a few anxious moments.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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