Paquetá scores, but West Ham lose to Wolves in the League Cup | OneFootball

Despite the goal scored by Lucas Paquetá, who was called up to the National Team, West Ham was defeated by Wolverhampton 3-2 this Tuesday. With the result at Molineux Stadium, the Brazilian’s team is eliminated from the English League Cup still in the second round.

Wolverhampton, managed by Vitor Pereira, former Corinthians and Flamengo coach, will find out their opponent in the next round of the competition this Wednesday, the date of the draw to determine the upcoming matchups.

Both teams return to the field this weekend for the English Premier League. On Saturday, Wolverhampton faces Everton at Molineux Stadium at 11 a.m. (Brasília time). Meanwhile, West Ham visits Forest on Sunday at 10 a.m.

The goals of the match

The Wolves were awarded a penalty in the 43rd minute of the first half. Hwang Hee-Chan took the shot and hit the post. On the rebound, Rodrigo Gomes struck to open the scoring.

West Ham responded five minutes into the second half, when, from the edge of the box, Walker-Peters crossed precisely to the far post for Soucek to head it in.

Thirteen minutes later, Bowen received the ball on the right and crossed to Lucas Paquetá in the six-yard box. The Brazilian dove and headed firmly, giving Johnstone no chance.

In the 37th minute of the second half, André shot from outside the box and Areola made a partial save. The ball fell in the middle of the area for Larsen to strike first-time and equalize again.

Two minutes later, Tchatchoua controlled the ball on the right wing and crossed into the center of the six-yard box. Larsen rose above everyone and headed in to score the winning goal for Wolves.

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