On a vibrant evening at Molineux Stadium, Crystal Palace claimed a significant away victory against Wolverhampton. The turning point came just after the break when Daniel Muñoz netted the opening goal in the 62nd minute with a superb finish. Yéremy Pino sealed the deal by extending the lead with another brilliant strike at the 68th minute.
Pino’s goal sent waves of excitement through the stadium as he skillfully converted a chance from outside the penalty area, placing the ball perfectly into the top left corner.
Daniel Muñoz was the standout performer for Crystal Palace, contributing not only with a goal but also managing 35 successful passes, recovering 2 balls, and taking 2 shots at goal.
Adam Wharton also shone in midfield, successfully completing 50 passes and intercepting 4 passes, further solidifying the team’s dominance throughout the match.
On the other side, Wolverhampton’s Emmanuel Agbadou impressed with a notable moment when he skillfully outmaneuvered Crystal Palace’s Daichi Kamada in a one-on-one situation during the 71st minute.
Wolves’ manager, Rob Edwards, opted for a 5-3-2 formation with Sam Johnstone in goal, supported by a defensive line of Jackson Tchatchoua, Emmanuel Agbadou, Ladislav Krejci, Toti, and David Wolfe. The midfield comprised Marshall Munetsi, André Trindade, and João Gomes, while Jörgen Larsen and Toluwalase Arokodare led the attack.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace, managed by Oliver Glasner, set up in a 3-6-1 formation, featuring Dean Henderson as goalkeeper and a back line of Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, and Marc Guéhi. The midfield trio of Daniel Muñoz, Adam Wharton, and Daichi Kamada worked tirelessly, behind a lone striker, Jean-Philippe Mateta.
The referee for this encounter was Anthony Taylor.
Looking ahead, Wolverhampton will visit Aston Villa in their next fixture, while Crystal Palace will host Manchester United at home. Following this match, Wolverhampton finds themselves at the bottom of the table with just 2 points, whereas Crystal Palace climbs to the fourth position with 20 points.
Substitutions for Wolverhampton
66’ 2T – Toluwalase Arokodare replaced by Hwang Heechan and Marshall Munetsi replaced by Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.
74’ 2T – Ladislav Krejci replaced by Jhon Arias.
87’ 2T – David Wolfe substituted for Hugo Bueno.
Yellow Cards for Wolverhampton:
4’ 2T – Toluwalase Arokodare (Foul to stop an opponent) and 31’ 2T – João Gomes (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Crystal Palace
59’ 2T – Jean-Philippe Mateta substituted for Edward Nketiah.
80’ 2T – Daichi Kamada replaced by Jefferson Lerma and Yéremy Pino substituted for Justin Devenny.
82’ 2T – Chris Richards replaced by Jaydee Canvot.
91’ 2T – Adam Wharton substituted for Will Hughes.
Yellow Cards for Crystal Palace:
3’ 1T – Marc Guéhi (Unsporting behavior), 13’ 2T – Yéremy Pino (Unsporting behavior), and 20’ 2T – Daniel Muñoz (Removing shirt).