Two last-minute goals secured a dramatic 2-1 victory for Wolverhampton Wanderers against Tottenham Hotspur at Molineux, extending their unbeaten head-to-head record to four games.
Despite a recent 4-1 home loss to Chelsea, Ange Postecoglou’s team received more credit than their opponents. The intense match took a toll on Tottenham, with red cards for Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie, ruling them out for the Wolverhampton trip. Additionally, Micky van de Ven and James Maddison joined the growing injury list, both sidelined until the new year.
The defeat to Tottenham was the first significant setback for Postecoglou, the current PL Manager of the Month for the third time in a row. The focus shifted to how his team would respond in the Midlands. They quickly demonstrated resilience, taking the lead within 180 seconds as Brennan Johnson converted Pedro Porro’s low cross.
Wolves, unbeaten in their last three home games against European competition, responded well, limiting Tottenham’s threat. However, clear-cut chances were scarce, with Guglielmo Vicario’s save from Mario Lemina’s shot their only notable opportunity before halftime.
Wolves continued to struggle with the final product in the second half. Despite dominating possession, they failed to capitalize on opportunities, with Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and others missing the target. Tottenham, though limited in their forward forays, seemed poised to secure a win with Johnson’s early goal.
However, in injury time, Wolves found the necessary quality. Substitute Pablo Sarabia expertly controlled Matheus Cunha’s pass before volleying past Vicario. In a stunning turn of events, there was still time for a winner, with Lemina delicately placing Sarabia’s clever ball into the bottom corner. Spurs missed the chance to reclaim the top spot in the PL, while Wolves’ share of the points placed them nine points clear of the relegation zone. The international break comes at an opportune time for Postecoglou and his team as they aim to recover from a challenging six days.