Rob Edwards took charge at Molineux against Crystal Palace in which they suffered another defeat. A new manager, but the same problems for Wolves in the Premier League.
Wolves fans hoped that a new manager would give the team a confidence boost. They got behind Rob Edwards and showed support for the player’s on the pitch. Yet the chants about the club’s ownership still roared around the stadium.
Palace started the game off well and had the first opportunity, but it was no threat for Sam Johnstone in goal.
The opening ten minutes of the match were equal, both sides had good spells on the ball but just lacked the final finishing touch. Wolves should’ve took the lead with an effort from striker Strand Larsen which just went wide of the post.
VAR was present as always in the Premier League clash, Palace appealed for a penalty which got checked, but it was outside the area. The freekick was cleared by the Wolves defence.
Throughout the first half, Wolves’ best opportunties came from João Gomes who was strong in midfield and kept intercepting the ball and tried to drive forward.
The visitors kept pushing forward in which they saw Johnstone off his line but the strike went wide of the goal.
Wolves also tried to break the deadlock, but could not get past the Palace defenders. The old gold number 7, André had an effort towards goal, but it was cleared away.
The hosts kept misplacing the ball throughout the game which gave Palace more attacking opportunties.
The first half ended level. There were no goals from either side, but they both looked threatening on the counter attack.
Half time: 0-0
After the interval, the second half began quickly and Palace looked to take the lead early on, but Johnstone comfortably got to the ball and caught it.
As the second half progressed Wolves looked like settling into the game, Wolves strikers Strand Larsen and Tolu Arokodare linked up well and earnt a corner for Rob Edward’s side. The corner was taken and Marshall Munetsi’s strike went over the bar.
In the 63rd minute Palace broke the deadlock, Daniel Muñoz precisely placed the ball in the right side of the goal. This was a crucial moment in the match and a tense atmosphere rose at Molineux.
After going 1-0 down Wolves looked tired and moments after the first goal the visitors extended their lead. Yeremy Pino’s right footed shot flew into the top right corner of the net from the edge of the box.
Rob Edwards first game in charge and it was a 2-0 defeat. Wolves sit rock bottom of the Premier League table, with only two points from 12 games so far. Crystal Palace moved up to fourth in the table after winning the three points at Molineux.
Wolves head to Villa Park next weekend which will be a tough derby day.
Wolves 0 – 2 Crystal Palace
Wolves | Johnstone, Tchatchoua, Agbadou, Krejci (Arias 75), Toti, Wolfe (H Bueno 88), Andre, J Gomes, Munetsi (Bellegarde 66), Arokodare (Hwang 66), Strand Larsen.
Unused subs | Sa, Hoever, S Bueno, Mosquera, Lopez.
Crystal Palace | Henderson, Munoz, Lacroix, Guehi, Richards (Canvot 83), Mitchell, Wharton (Hughes 90+2), Kamada (Lerma 81), Pino (Devenny 81), Sarr, Mateta (Nketiah 60).
Unused subs | Benitez, Uche, Clyne, Sosa.