Wolverhampton triumphed over West Ham United with a definitive score of 3-0 during their encounter at Molineux Stadium on the 20th matchday of the Premier League. The home side took an early lead when Jhon Arias found the net just 3 minutes into the game with a clinical finish. The score extended to 2-0 at the 30-minute mark as Hwang Heechan scored from the penalty spot. By the 40th minute, Mateus Mane added the final goal, bringing the score to a resolute 3-0.
Jhon Arias electrified the crowd with his goal in the opening minutes. After receiving a pass from Hwang Heechan, Arias skillfully placed the ball into the bottom right corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
Despite having more possession (61%) than Wolves, West Ham United could not capitalize on their ball control to find the back of the net.
Hugo Bueno was the standout performer of the match, completing 57 successful passes and recovering 3 balls. Mateus Mane also shone, netting 1 goal, making 12 successful passes, and firing off 2 shots.
Wolves’ manager, Rob Edwards, deployed a 3-5-2 formation featuring José Sá in goal, supported by a defensive trio of Santiago Bueno, Yerson Mosquera, and Ladislav Krejci. The midfield consisted of Jackson Tchatchoua, Jhon Arias, João Gomes, Mateus Mane, and Hugo Bueno, while Toluwalase Arokodare and Hwang Heechan formed the attacking duo.
In contrast, West Ham United, managed by Nuno Simões Espírito Santo, lined up in a 4-5-1 formation with Alphonse Areola in goal; Kyle Walker-Peters, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Maximilian Kilman, and Oliver Scarles in defense; Soungoutou Magassa, Freddie Potts, Jarrod Bowen, Mateus Fernandes, and Crysencio Summerville in midfield; and Callum Wilson leading the attack.
The referee for this match at Molineux Stadium was Peter Bankes.
Looking ahead, Wolverhampton is set to visit Everton next, while West Ham will host Nottingham Forest.
Following this match, Wolverhampton sits with 6 points in 20th place on the league table, while West Ham occupies the 18th spot with a total of 14 points.
Substitutions for Wolverhampton
60’ 2H – Hwang Heechan off for Jörgen Larsen
85’ 2H – Mateus Mane off for Tawanda Chirewa
87’ 2H – Toluwalase Arokodare off for David Wolfe
Yellow Card for Wolverhampton:
39’ 2H – Jackson Tchatchoua (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for West Ham United
45’ 2H – Soungoutou Magassa off for Ezra Mayers, Freddie Potts off for Tomás Soucek, João Gomes off for André Trindade