Premier League GW12 - Wolves vs Tottenham

Wolves vs Tottenham | Picture Credits: Getty Images

Thrilling Showdown at Molineux: Wolves Secure Late Comeback Against Tottenham

Greetings and welcome to our blog coverage of Wolves' Premier League match against an injured Tottenham team at Molineux!

Tottenham's Week of Woe

Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham team had just lost to Chelsea in a tumultuous match that featured red cards and goals that were disallowed. Due to the absence of vital players Maddison and Van de Ven, the injured squad suffered further setbacks. On unsteady footing, the guests went into the Wolves' den for a brutal demonstration.

Wolves' Resilience: Bouncing Back from Sheffield United

Wanting to get back on track after losing to Sheffield United recently, Wolves looked for atonement. They were trying to avoid VAR drama at Molineux, and the frustration from a controversial decision in the previous game lingered. With a fast-moving front line, the hosts looked for holes in Tottenham's improvised defence.

Lineups: Battle-Ready Squads

WOLVES (4-4-2):

Starting XI: Jose Sa; Nelson Semedo, Maximilian Kilman, Craig Dawson, Toti Gomes; Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Mario Lemina, Joao Gomes, Rayan Ait-Nouri; Matheus Cunha, Hwang Hee-chan.

Substitutes: Matt Doherty, Boubacar Traore, Fabio Silva, Hugo Bueno, Sasa Kalajdzic, Jonny Otto, Tommy Doyle, Pablo Sarabia, Dan Bentley.

TOTTENHAM (4-3-3):

Starting XI: Guglielmo Vicario; Pedro Porro, Eric Dier, Ben Davies, Emerson Royal; Yves Bissouma, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Pape Matar Sarr; Dejan Kulusevski, Son Heung-Min, Brennan Johnson.

Substitutes: Oliver Skipp, Bryan Gil, Giovani Lo Celso, Fraser Forster, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ashley Phillips, Alejo Veliz, Jamie Donley, Alfie Dorington.

Beautiful venue - Molineux | Picture Credits: Wolve's Website

First Half: Spurs Take the Lead

As early as the third minute, the game sprang to life, with Spurs' Brennan Johnson displaying incredible skill. Porro executed a precise low cross after Kulusevski and Porro patiently built up to it. Johnson gave Tottenham an early 1-0 lead after side-footing the ball past Sa, showcasing his innate skill.

Wolves dominated, especially in the first half, but Tottenham's defence stood strong. Vicario made resolute stops to deny Semedo's effort and Bellegarde's header. Despite their thin roster, Tottenham led 1-0 at the half's end, surprising everyone.

Tottenham was ahead 1-0 at the break, even without some of their best players. Johnson's first goal proved to be the deciding one, and Wolves found themselves down despite multiple opportunities. Everything was in place for an exciting second half.

Johnson with a nice side footed finish | Picture Credits: Getty Images

Second Half: Missed Opportunities and Late Drama

In the second half, Wolves upped their game and had multiple opportunities to even the score. But a mix of poor finishing and tenacious defence held Tottenham ahead. Wolves were further frustrated by notable misses from Cunha, Hwang, and Gomes.

The pivotal moment came in the ninety-first minute and one second, when Pablo Sarabia, with a deft touch, volleyed the ball past Vicario after Matheus Cunha had made a beautiful pass. When Wolves equalised, the Molineux exploded in cheers.

Wolves pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Tottenham at the sound of the full-time siren. Spurs' first goal appeared to be decisive, but Wolves' tenacity and late heroics orchestrated an incredible comeback. With 15 points from 12 games going into the international break, O'Neil's team was riding high.

Fans of football were treated to an unpredictable spectacle at Molineux, which only served to highlight the Premier League's reputation for drama. As Wolves celebrated an incredible win, Tottenham prepared for a pivotal match on November 26 against Aston Villa. The memory of this exhilarating encounter will live on, reminding lovers of the beauty of the game. We appreciate you coming along to experience this emotional rollercoaster with us, and we hope to see you back here soon for more football-related excitement!

What an equaliser by Sarabia | Picture Credits: Getty Images

In a startling turn of events, Wolves finished their comeback in the ninety-seventh minute. The turning point came from Sarabia, who sent in a low cross that Lemina skillfully tucked in. After two goals in stoppage time gave Wolves a 2-1 victory, wild celebrations broke out.

A late WINNER by Lemina | Picture Credits: Getty Images