Premier League GW34 - Wolves vs Bournemouth

Bournemouth Secure Vital Win Against Wolves in Thrilling Encounter

PREMIER LEAGUE 2023/24 SEASON

4/25/20242 min read

Wolves vs Bournemouth | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

In a thrilling Premier League match at Molineux, Bournemouth defeated Wolves 1-0 after a fierce battle. The suspense, key moments, and contentious rulings throughout the game kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Line ups:

WOLVES (3-4-1-2): Jose Sa; Santiago Bueno, Max Kilman, Toti Gomes; Nelson Semedo, Mario Lemina, Tommy Doyle, Rayan Ait-Nouri; Joao Gomes; Pablo Sarabia, Hwang Hee-chan.

SUBS: Daniel Bentley, Hugo Bueno, Wesley Okoduwa, Matt Doherty, Boubacar Traore, Tawanda Chirewa, Fletcher Holman, Matheus Cunha, Nathan Fraser.

BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Mark Travers; Adam Smith, Illia Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, Milos Kerkez; Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook; Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo, Alex Scott; Dominic Solanke.

SUBS: Neto, Max Aarons, Lloyd Kelly, James Hill, Dango Ouattara, Philip Billing, Dominic Sadi, Michael Dacosta Gonzalez, Enes Unal.

Molineux Stadium | Picture Credits - Lime Venue Portfolio

Semenyo scored a goal for Bournemouth and gave them a 0-1 lead | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

First Half: Semenyo Strikes for Bournemouth

Bournemouth dominated the first few minutes of the match and created plenty of scoring opportunities. Antoine Semenyo, who had wasted a number of opportunities, took advantage of a Wolves defensive blunder and volleyed home to give Bournemouth a vital 1-0 lead in the 37th minute. In the first half, the Cherries controlled the action and gave Wolves few opportunity to threaten.

Second Half: Wolves Fight Back Amidst VAR Drama

In the second half, Wolves came out swinging, determined to fight their way back into the contest. Their attempts were, however, ruined by the VAR controversy when Hwang Hee-chan's apparent equalizer was called back because of what appeared to be a foul during the build-up. Even after Milos Kerkez was sent off in the 79th minute, Bournemouth's defense managed to hold steady in the face of constant pressure from Wolves.

Bournemouth Clinch Three Points Amidst Late Drama

Even though Wolves put up a lot of pressure, Bournemouth held onto their narrow lead to earn an important win. The Cherries resisted Wolves' offensive assault by displaying tenacity and defensive resiliency. Bournemouth's victory boosts their hopes of finishing in the middle of the league as they move up into the top half of the standings. Wolves, meanwhile, will lament lost chances and controversial VAR rulings that cost them important points at home. In addition to offering spectators an exciting show, the game demonstrated how unpredictable the Premier League can be.

A goalless second half as both the teams did not score which resulted in Bournemouth's 0-1 victory against Wolves | Picture Credits: Premier League Website