Wolves player ratings as derby draw at Birmingham City brings one nine and one four | OneFootball

Wolves were twice pegged back in a derby draw at Birmingham City, with Fer Lopez outstanding and Jackson Tchatchoua enduring a testing afternoon. Lopez earned a nine, Tchatchoua a four.

ExpressAndStar.com reports Jose Sa was beaten by a superb strike then by a calamity, yet handled routine saves well and stood firm amid a stream of teasing corners under the bar.

Tchatchoua’s day featured a costly own goal, although he recovered with resilience. Ladislav Krejci added composure and marked his return with a thumping header, his first Wolves goal of the calendar year. Nasser Djiga impressed with sharp anticipation and repeated clearances.

Hugo Bueno struggled defensively but supplied a pinpoint cross for the well-worked second. Andre was undone by Stansfield’s run for Blues’ first, yet contributed a deft flick in the build-up to Wolves’ second.

Lopez made the game look easy, scoring his third of the season and going close to another. Marshall Munetsi worked tirelessly off the ball and picked up his second booking of the season. Rodrigo Gomes delivered the early opener with a sumptuous cross and was later denied when opting for a dink.

Raul Jimenez linked play despite little joy and clipped a free-kick against the bar. Adam Armstrong grafted but missed a late chance.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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