Wolves’ hunt for their first Premier League win of the season continues after a heartbreaking 1-1 draw against Brighton at Molineux. Despite leading for much of the game, a late header from Jan Paul van Hecke stretched Wolves’ winless head-to-head run against Brighton to eight matches (D3, L5).
The match began scrappily, with both sides struggling to find rhythm. Wolves looked to press high, and their persistence paid off when Marshall Munetsi capitalized on a defensive mix-up. His volley, pushed onto the bar by Bart Verbruggen, cruelly rebounded off the Brighton goalkeeper and into the net. It was an early reward for Wolves’ aggression — but it would not last.
Frustrations and Tactical Twists
Drama struck on the sidelines as Wolves head coach Vítor Pereira saw red for protesting a missed foul, forcing him to watch from the stands. Yet, his team maintained composure, with Hugo Bueno and Jhon Arias combining impressively on the flanks.
Brighton’s manager Fabian Hürzeler responded at halftime by bringing on Georginio Rutter, hoping to inject creativity. Wolves, however, came close to doubling their lead when Arias blazed over from a golden opportunity. Moments later, Sam Johnstone made a world-class save to deny Rutter, keeping Wolves ahead.
Brighton’s Persistence Pays Off
In a tense final 10 minutes, Wolves tried to defend deep after introducing Emmanuel Agbadou, but the strategy backfired. Brighton dominated possession, and Wolves’ nerves began to show. Jørgen Strand Larsen rattled the post, and from the ensuing corner, Van Hecke rose highest to head home Maxim De Cuyper’s cross, breaking Wolves’ hearts.
The draw extends Brighton’s unbeaten run to four games (W2, D2), moving them up to 12th place, while Wolves are left to rue another late collapse — just as they did against Tottenham last weekend.
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Final Thoughts
Wolves will feel they deserved more from this fixture, but football rewards those who stay sharp until the final whistle. Brighton’s resilience once again proved the difference. For Tanzanian fans following the Premier League, this was a reminder that in football — as in betting — one moment can change everything.
