VIVA – Wolverhampton Wanderers successfully brought home three points from Aston Villa headquarters. In the continued match of the Premier League week 32 at Villa Park, Saturday 27 June 2020, Wolves defeated the hosts 1-0.
The match in the first round took place at a moderate tempo. Both teams are still reading each other’s weaknesses.
During the first 45 minutes, Wolves recorded possession of the ball up to 50.7 percent. Conversely, the host has ball possessions which reach 49.3 percent.
However, the efforts of the two teams in the first round have not produced results. 0-0 score lasted until the first half ended.
In the second half, Leander Dendoncker managed to be the differentiator in this fight. Leander Dendoncker was able to make his team seal a valuable victory to drum up the chance of getting Champions League tickets.
The Belgian passports midfielder scored in the 62nd minute after utilizing assists from Jonny Castro. After that goal, both teams began playing openly. However, the final solution that was less calm made the expected goal never created.
Until finally the referee blew the final whistle, Wolves won with a score of 1-0. These additional three points make Wolves extend a series of eight games never to lose in the Premier League.
The last time the Nuno Espírito Santo troops lost was on January 24, 2020 after Liverpool were beaten 1-2 at home.
For Wolves, this victory makes their position to temporarily shift Manchester United. Wolves are now ranked fifth with 52 points.
Wolves are only two points away from Chelsea in fourth, or the last limit of the Premier League teams competing in the Champions League next season. While MU is ranked sixth with 49 points.
Line-up:
Aston Villa: Orjan Nyland (GK); Ezri Konsa (Ahmed El Mohamady 60 ‘), Kortney Hause, Tyrone Mings, Matt Targett (N. Taylor 11’); Douglas Luiz, Marvelous Nakamba, Conor Hourihane (J. McGinn 60 ‘); Jack Grealish; Keinan Davis (A. El Ghazi 82 ‘), Mr. Samatta.
Wolverhampton Wanderers: Rui Patricio (GK); Willy Boly, Conor Coady, Romain Saiss; Matt Doherty, Leander Dendoncker, Ruben Neves, Joao Moutinho, Jonny Castro Otto; Raul Jimenez (Pedro Neto 85 ‘), Diogo Jota (Adama Traoré 60’).
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