Wolves responded perfectly to last weeks defeat against Newcastle as they got back to winning ways. Goals from Rayan Ait-Nouri and Nelson Semedo’s deflected effort were enough for the three points, Alex Iwobi scored against Wolves for the second time this season but it wasn’t enough for the Whites.
The game kicked off at Molineux with a pretty even pace, both sides had spells of possession but Wolves were forced into an early change as Jean Ricner-Bellegarde was substituted due to a knee injury.
Fulham created the first chances of the game, Harry Wilson was through on goal but his effort was wide of the post. Tosin Adarabioyo hit the crossbar just minutes later and neither team could find the back of the net.
Wolves done well in possession, but couldn’t create any chances to worry Bernd Leno. The teams went into half-time all even.
Just seven minutes into the second half the hosts took the lead.
Pablo Sarabia’s free-kick found the feet of Toti, who squared the ball into Ait-Nouri, the Algerian international hit the roof of the net to give O’Neil’s team the lead.
The goal gave Wolves control of the game, and they doubled their lead in the 67th minute.
Joao Gomes picked up the ball on the edge of the box and backheeled it into Nelson Semedo, his shot was deflected off Tom Cairney and into the back of the net.
Fulham pushed to get back into the game through substitutes Joao Palhinha and former Wolves player Adama Traore.
Jose Sa was called into action and denied Palhinha’s effort, just minutes later the Portuguese international denied Traore’s effort on goal.
Fulham got their reward when Iwobi’s flick from close range beat Sa.
Next up, Wolves will face Coventry City in an Emirates FA Cup quarter-final.
Fulham will face Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.
(Photo credits to The Premier League website).
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