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 could 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 again. 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 against 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 against 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 after 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 against Manchester United and Everton, Pochettino’s men revived against 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 against West Ham (3-0). Faced with Chelsea, Wolverhampton likes to surprise big teams since the start of the season, with successes against 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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