December 26, (THEWILL) – A late goal from substitute Rayan Ait Nouri earned Julen Lopetegui a win in his first English Premier League game as Wolverhampton Wanderers manager, defeating Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park.
The match began with Yerry Mina scoring for Everton in the seventh minute, but Wolves responded well and equalised through Daniel Podence in the 21st minute. The game remained even for the remainder of the match, with both sides creating chances but unable to convert them.
The second half turned into a midfield battle with few clear chances for either team. The only real opportunity came in the final 10 minutes when Everton pushed forward in search of a winning goal but could not convert. Their attacking efforts left them vulnerable to a counterattack, which Wolves took advantage of through Nouri’s goal in the 94th minute.
The match was also marked by several instances of tempers flaring, with both teams showing a fierce determination to secure the win. Overall, it was a hard-fought and exciting match, with Wolves coming out on top, in the end, thanks to Nouri’s late heroics.
Wolves are now in 18th place, one point below Everton in 17th after the victory lifts them off the bottom of the standings. On December 31, they will play host to Manchester United, while Everton will be visiting Manchester City.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
