Wolves vs Southampton Report

Scorers: Sarabia 2’, Cunha 51’

Wolves 2-0 Southampton: O’Neil’s Side Finally Claim First PL Win of the Season

Wolverhampton Wanderers ended their long wait for a Premier League victory with a solid 2-0 win over fellow strugglers Southampton, thanks to goals from Pablo Sarabia and Matheus Cunha.

This much-needed result not only lifts Woves off the bottom of the table but also provides manager Gary O’Neil with a crucial morale boost ahead of the international break.

First Half: Sarabia Strikes Early, VAR Denies Southampton Equaliser

Both sides approached this fixture as a potential relegation six-pointer, with Wolves starting the match just one point behind their opponents.

Wolves seized the initiative almost immediately, as Matheus Cunha embarked on a powerful run from the halfway line and found Pablo Sarabia, who rounded the goalkeeper and scored in the second minute.

Southampton responded well and thought they’d equalised in the 11th minute when Ryan Manning fired in from a scramble, but VAR intervened, ruling out the goal for a foul by Mateus Fernandes on Nélson Semedo.

Despite the early lead, Wolves appeared tentative as the first half progressed, drawing frustration from the Molineux crowd, who urged their team to press higher.

Second Half: Cunha’s Wonder Goal Secures Victory

Both managers made adjustments at the break, with Wolves benefitting from Mario Lemina’s immediate impact.

Lemina found Cunha, who took a touch before unleashing a stunning 25-yard strike that flew past Aaron Ramsdale, doubling Wolves’ advantage in spectacular fashion.

Southampton failed to mount any significant threat in the second half, with Wolves defending solidly and Craig Dawson leading an organised backline. José Sá was largely untested as Wolves held firm, shutting down any attempts from the Saints to reduce the deficit.

Conclusion: Relief for Wolves, More Woes for Southampton

The win lifts Wolves off the foot of the table, allowing them to enter the international break with renewed confidence.

For Southampton, however, this defeat sees them sink to the bottom of the league, as Russell Martin’s side delivered a largely toothless performance, especially in the second half. With pressure easing on Gary O’Neil, Wolves will look to build on this result when league action resumes.

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