Wolves Beat Bournemouth 1-0
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Wolves are unbeaten in all five of their Premier League away games against Bournemouth, and this trend continued as they won 1-0 against the Cherries. Matheus Cunha's fourth goal in four games gave Wolves a valuable three points in their fight for Premier League survival. The Brazilian forward has been in excellent form, scoring seven goals in 11 games across all competitions, and his current hot run of form has been crucial for Wolves.
The match took a significant turn when Illia Zabarnyi was sent off in the first half, reducing Bournemouth to 10 men. The hosts' defensive line was broken less than five minutes after the dismissal, as Cunha lifted the ball over home goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. The goal was a result of a well-executed move, with James Hill and Dean Huijsen failing to clear Nelson Semedo's cross from the right. Wolves grew into the game as the match progressed, with Semedo hitting the base of the post with a left-foot effort and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde's follow-up attempt being superbly repelled by Arrizabalaga.
The visitors made the most of their numerical advantage in the second half, with Marshall Munetsi guiding a gilt-edged chance wide from Bellegarde's cross. Bournemouth had just one shot in the second half, and Wolves always looked comfortable. The win has moved Wolves five points clear of the bottom three, and they will be looking to build on this momentum. Cunha's contributions have been key to Wolves' survival hopes, and his commitment to the team has been evident in his performances. The Brazilian forward has said he is committed to Wolves, and his actions on the pitch have reflected this.
The match statistics highlight the dominance of Wolves in the second half, with the visitors creating more threatening situations. The live match momentum graph represents which team is creating more threatening situations, minute by minute. Wolves' manager, Vitor Pereira, has praised Cunha's ability to decide games with his technical skill, saying players like him are crucial for the team's success. The win has been a significant boost for Wolves, who had lost five of six top-flight fixtures since the start of the year. The team's formation, 3-4-2-1, seemed to work effectively against Bournemouth's 4-2-3-1, and the tactics employed by Pereira paid off. The performance of the team has been improving, and this win will give them confidence going into their next match.
Here are the match scores and statistics:
- Wolves: 1 goal
- Bournemouth: 0 goals
- Red cards: Illia Zabarnyi (Bournemouth)
- Shots on target: Wolves 5, Bournemouth 2
- Corners: Wolves 4, Bournemouth 3
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