Wolves Vs Aston Villa: wolves vs aston villa — Joao Gomes and Rodrigo Gomes secure 2-0 win
The Premier League fixture saw wolves vs aston villa end 2-0 at Molineux as Joao Gomes and Rodrigo Gomes scored to give the bottom club a surprise victory. The win allowed Rob Edwards' side to overhaul Derby's all-time Premier League low points haul and produced strong reactions from the manager and supporters.
Wolves Vs Aston Villa match
In a wet West Midlands derby in Wolverhampton, Wolves showed more appetite for the fight throughout while Aston Villa struggled to impose themselves. Joao Gomes produced a fine finish after an attacking move, with Adam Armstrong's lay-off setting him up, and Rodrigo Gomes sealed the result on the break deep into stoppage-time, scoring with just about the last kick as he beat Emi Martinez.
Lineups and ratings
Wolves (ratings): Sa, Tchatchoua, Mosquera, S Bueno, Toti, H Bueno, Andre, J Gomes, Bellegarde, Mane, Armstrong. Wolves subs: Arokodare, A Gomes (n/a), R Gomes (n/a). Aston Villa (ratings): Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Onana, Luiz, Sancho, Buendia, Rogers, Watkins. Villa subs: Bailey, Barkley, Maatsen, Abraham, Alysson (n/a). Player of the Match: Joao Gomes.
Key moments and sequence
Villa probed in the first half but created few clear problems for Wolves. Ollie Watkins had a shot blocked, Pau Torres headed wide, and Douglas Luiz volleyed at Jose Sa. Wolves' best opening before the goal came when the returning Toti Gomes miscued his shot. Unai Emery made a double change on the hour in an attempt to ignite Villa, but it was Wolves who struck first when Adam Armstrong's cute lay-off allowed Joao Gomes to fire home. Chants of "1-0 to the Championship" rang out around Molineux as Villa pushed, and Wolves defended bravely before substitute Rodrigo Gomes scored late on the break.
Manager reaction and celebration
Rob Edwards described the moment as special in a really difficult season, saying it was "nice to be able to show some emotion and build that connection that we're desperate to do. " He added that the moment "will live with me forever. " On his celebrations he said there was a lot of emotion, that he "lost myself for a while, " joked his daughters were probably wondering what he was doing, and recalled that he pulled his calf and put his foot through a board. He said that in a difficult season, if you cannot enjoy moments like that against a brilliant team you should not be in the game.
Wider consequences and context
The victory means Wolves better the lowest Premier League points tally set by Derby County, ending any lingering fears of that particular ignominy and bringing joy and relief for home supporters at the expense of their neighbours. Wolves remain doomed, the report said, but the win could inflict a major blow on Aston Villa whose form has dipped ahead of a big clash with Chelsea on Wednesday. Unai Emery's Villa could fall below Manchester United into fourth on Sunday, and Manchester United could be ahead of them by then, loosening Villa's grip on a top-four finish.
Fan views and reactions
Fans were asked for their thoughts after Friday's Premier League game. Ivan wrote: "Fantastic result, well deserved. Plus, nobody wants to be known as the worst team ever to play in the Premier League. " George said: "An excellent all-round performance by Wolves. They hassled every Villa player with the ball and attacked in numbers. Jose Sa was in good form and there when it counted. " Dan called it a "solid display and a well-deserved win, " praising every player for running their legs off and noting Rob Edwards' passion. Chris said it was "far too late but Wolves have gained some belief" and urged taking that into the Championship. Alan criticised Villa: "So poor from Villa, who should easily have had enough to beat a very limited Wolves. Ollie Watkins is a passenger and shouldn't be starting, Emi Buendia is short of confidence and Morgan Rogers is trying too hard to compensate for the well-documented loss of our creativity. Top six has to be doubtful. " Ian warned: "If we can't beat bottom of the league our season is falling apart. " Prit wrote: "Sorry, Unai Emery, you picked completely the wrong team. Wolves wanted it more and deserved the win. We know we are missing key players but far too many are missing in action for too many games. Villa need to snap out of this malaise or we will miss out on Champions League football next season. " Tony concluded: "All our early excitement has gone. Very little chance of Champions League and not much hope for Europa League glory. The players and management have a lot to answer for to allow a season of great expectation to collapse to a normal, crushing disappointment. "
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Match report header: MATCH REPORT: Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 Aston Villa.
Closing: The derby win, sealed by Joao Gomes and Rodrigo Gomes, secured a 2-0 victory for Wolves at Molineux, lifted the club past Derby's lowest Premier League points tally and left Aston Villa facing questions over form and their position in the top-four race.
