Wolverhampton Wanderers pulled off a dramatic upset at Molineux by scoring two stoppage-time goals, denying Tottenham Hotspur the opportunity to reclaim the top spot in the Premier League.
Tottenham got off to an ideal start with Brennan Johnson finding the net just three minutes into the game, capitalizing on Pedro Porro’s excellent cross. Despite Wolves’ persistent efforts, they were unable to equalize before halftime.
The second half was intense, with Pablo Sarabia and Mario Lemina delivering stunning goals in stoppage time, breaking Tottenham’s hearts and securing an unexpected three points for Wolves in a thrilling conclusion at Molineux.
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Despite dealing with numerous absent players, Tottenham took the lead early at Molineux. Johnson opened the scoring for the visitors after just three minutes, tapping in Porro’s powerful delivery across the goal.
The match saw an energetic start, with both teams committing players forward. Wolves matched Tottenham’s intensity in the initial stages, and Ben Davies had to make a crucial late intervention to thwart Rayan Ait-Nouri’s close-range attempt. The Spurs defense also blocked several other attempts from the home side.
Despite possessing less of the ball, Wolves grew into the game, and Lemina tested Guglielmo Vicario with a powerful low shot from inside the area. Despite their efforts, the hosts couldn’t find an equalizer before the halftime whistle, setting the stage for the dramatic late-game turnaround.
Both teams were noticeably missing their primary playmakers – James Maddison for Spurs and Pedro Neto for Wolves – resulting in a lack of sharpness in the final third. The hosts, in particular, squandered opportunities in the Tottenham half, with Matheus Cunha sending an effort over the bar and Hwang Hee-chan faltering from 12 yards early in the second half.
Wolves’ relentless quest for an equalizer started to test the patience of the Molineux crowd as Gary O’Neil’s side struggled to penetrate a resilient Spurs defense. Johnson had an opportunity to further frustrate the home fans in the 72nd minute, but the goal-scorer lifted his first-time shot high and wide of Jose Sa’s goal.
Wolves came agonizingly close to leveling the score with ten minutes remaining, but Davies made a brilliant interception to thwart the hosts from a tap-in off Lemina’s cross. Substitute Sasa Kalajdzic had the next chance for the hosts, but his errant header sailed over the crossbar as time dwindled.
Giovani Lo Celso nearly doubled Tottenham’s lead with two minutes left, but Sa made a crucial save by tipping the ball over the bar. This save proved pivotal, as Wolves quickly capitalized on the other end to secure a late and well-deserved equalizer.