Wolves vs. Chelsea: Premier League Match Day at Molineux

2023-12-24 14:02:49

Toti’s powerful cover!

On an excellent cross from Joao Gomes on the right, Toti places a very powerful header clear on the line. The Wolves start this second act strong.

Ugochukwu is scared!

Hwang surprises Silva in his recovery and Gomes arrives full axis to shoot from the right. The ball is deflected by Ugochukwu’s hand. The referee does not give a penalty, even though the hand was not glued to the body.

The match resumes!

The game resumes at Molineux Stadium. Dominant, but imprecise in the last gesture, the Blues engage.

Wolves and Blues back to back

This match was slow to really get going, but Sterling’s miss in the 33rd minute helped ignite the match. Discreet for a long time, the Wolves might have led, but Hwang did not get on target. The blunders of Broja and Jackson hurt the Blues offensively.

Palmer’s coil

Full axis, Palmer rolls in with the left. It’s deflected for a corner by Lemina. Dawson shakes his head away.

Additional time:

There are 2 extra minutes in this first act.

Hwang rushes

Hwang doesn’t fit! On receiving a long play, Hwang overtakes the defense and takes advantage of Petrovic’s non-exit to gain space in the area. His shot is powerful, but goes over the cages.

Wolves push

The Wolves gain confidence and press the defenders. Aït-Nouri passes Gusto, but crosses behind Cunha’s back. There is rhythm at the end of the first period.

Finally an opportunity for Wolves

Interesting situation for the Woles! Lemina sees her shot blocked, and Hwang follows into the area. The South Korean is isolated and cannot volley once more. He scratches a corner.

Complicated match for Hwang

Wolves’ top scorer with 8 goals, Hwang had a complicated match and touched few balls. When receiving a long play, the attacker is largely offside.

Lemina reassures

After this missed opportunity, the Blues continued their construction phase, without really moving forward. Despite his yellow, Lemina had a good first period in the middle.

Sterling’s failure!

Sterling presses and recovers high. While the Blues are 3 once morest 1, the Englishman plays it personal, opens his right foot but shoots too slowly. Sà goes to bed. Gallagher follows but misses the target. What an opportunity missed by the winger!

Sterling’s miss during Wolves-Chelsea on December 24, 2023 © Capture/Canal+ Foot

Sarabia finds the wall

Also almost 20 meters away and full axis, Sarabia shoots with his left foot. It starts well, but it’s deflected by the wall. The next corner is cleared by Thiago Silva.

Yellow for Gallagher

Gallagher takes a yellow due to a tripped foot on Ait-Nouri who was going to enter the area.

Sterling imprecise

Almost 20 meters away, Sterling opens his right foot and flies over the wall… and targets it at the same time. Neither Sà nor Petrovic are worried at the moment.

Lemina sanctioned

Sarabia makes his pass poorly and Sterling progresses at great speed. Caught by Lemina, the Englishman takes a good free kick, and the midfielder receives a yellow.

Gallagher loses ball

The precision is not there on both sides. After Gallagher lost the ball, the Wolves progressed and Ait-Nouri found Sarabia behind who also missed his control. There was an offside from the full-back anyway.

Sarabia does not secure his free kick

Around 25 meters away, Wolves benefit from a free kick. A little off-center to the left, Sarabia and his left foot send the ball into the area. It’s poorly shot, and out of frame.

Jackson se rate

Found on the right, Sterling touches Jackson alone in the area. The attacker misses his control and the ball. New situation spoiled by the Blues.

Bad mistake from Semedo

There is some damage in this match. Left flank, Semedo lets his foot drag on Sterling’s shin which remains a little on the ground. After a little feedback from the video for a possible red, the game resumes.

Ait-Nouri returns

Aït-Nouri can continue the match. The Wolves’ attacking trio bears the brunt of the Blues’ undivided domination. A notch below, Lemina puts an end to an offensive from Palmer.

Hard blow for Wolves?

2nd corner on the left for the Blues. Palmer plays short with Sterling swinging into the box. Sà ensures his exit and captures this easy ball. Note that Ait-Nouri seems to be suffering from his left ankle, and is on the ground.

Chelsea put pressure on

Gusto hits the right and crosses hard but Broja can’t control. The ball remains in the Wolves’ court, and the defenders work together to repel the shots.

Jackson trop court

Sterling slips a nice pass for Jackson. The attacker enters the area, and notices Sa’s good exit. If the Blues dominate, the Portuguese goalkeeper is not yet worried.

Big comeback from Lemina

Quick counter from Chelsea with Broja found in the area. After a first feint on Toti, the attacker suffered a legal tackle from Lemina. There was better to do on the first check.

Sterling already active

Left flank, Lemina dribbles Semedo and is pushed by Lemina. No foul according to the referee, while Jackson makes contact and is judged to be at fault.

The Wolves rotate

The Wolves move the ball without rushing once morest Chelsea who are not yet putting in much pressure. Gusto manages to close his right lane.

Let’s go !

Referee David Coote whistles to kick off the game. The Wolves engage.

Kick-off imminent

This Wolverhampton-Chelsea will start in a few minutes. The players take to the pitch at Molineux Stadium.

History of last meeting

Last April, the Wolves won at home in a short 1-0. Today at Manchester City, Matheus Nunes opened the scoring following half an hour of play.

The start of a series for Chelsea?

Far from European places, Chelsea are still experiencing setbacks with defeats at a time when the Blues seem able to start a series. After two losses in a row once morest Manchester United and Everton, Pochettino’s men revived once morest Sheffield. To see if the 10th in the Premier League can finally launch a promising series.

The Wolves like to surprise big teams

14th, the Wolves were able to gain a little distance from the red zone, but fell back into their mistakes with this latest defeat conceded once morest West Ham (3-0). Faced with Chelsea, Wolverhampton likes to surprise big teams since the start of the season, with successes once morest Tottenham and Manchester City (2-1).

The Chelsea lineup with three Frenchmen: Gusto, Disasi and Ugochukwu

Petrovic – Gusto, Disasi, Silva, Colwill – Ugochukwu, Gallagher – Sterling, Palmer, Broja – Jackson

The official Wolves eleven with Sarabia

Sa – Toti, Dawson, Kilman – Semedo, Gomes, Lemina, Ait Nouri – Sarabia, Hwang, Cunha

Match day at Molineux

Hello everyone ! No Christmas break for the Premier League. 14th in the English championship, Wolverhampton hosts Chelsea, 10th and still just as irregular, this Sunday as part of the 18th day.

Kick-off at 2 p.m. in live commentary from RMC Sport.

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