OPINION
Wolves had their hearts broken on Sunday when they narrowly missed out on an FA Cup final spot after losing 3-2 to Watford after extra-time in a dramatic game at Wembley.
Wolves were cruising after 62 minutes, when striker Raul Jimenez doubled their lead with a brilliant goal, but substitute Gerard Deulofeu changed the game when he was introduced in the 66th minute. He scored the first Watford goal 13 minutes later and, after a late, late Troy Deeney penalty took the game to extra time, notched the winner after 104 minutes.
It was harsh for Wolves who played brilliantly but with time fans will look back at this season and appreciate how far they’ve come since winning the Championship.
Fans were also quick to recognise how well Jimenez played for them and one big consolation is that Wolves are set to complete a £30million transfer for him over the summer.
His goal showed they’ve got a real bargain – he controlled the ball on his chest before acrobatically volleying it into the roof of the net. However, it wasn’t to be and Wolves now have to gather themselves and make sure they secure seventh spot in the Premier League. Leicester leapfrogged them over the weekend, but Wolves have a game in hand and play Southampton next on Saturday.
Meanwhile, here are the best reactions to Jimenez’ display in the FA Cup semi-final:
Despite the disappointment of the result from extra time, I honestly hope we don’t forget that goal Jimenez put away today.
The chest down and volley was unreal and is desperately unlucky to be on the wrong side of the score.
What a goal it was! ?#WWFC
— Jack ? Loftus (@JackPLoftus) April 7, 2019
And Raul Jimenez was still MOTM ? #WATWOL #wwfc #wolvesfc @Wolves
— Andy Lowe ? ? ?? (@MrAndyLowe) April 7, 2019
How good is Jimenez!!! Quality!!! #EmiratesFACup #wwfc #wolves #WolvesAtWembley
— NICK (@NKokoris) April 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/KevinBTurner/status/1114926955932147713
OH MY WORD RAUL JIMENEZ WHAT A GOALLLLLLLL ? #WWFC
— ? WeAreWolves ? (@WeAreWolves_com) April 7, 2019
30M is a bargain
— AD ? (@Lamela2b) April 7, 2019
What a finish! RAUL!!!! ??????
— Chris Jones (@cjamr97) April 7, 2019
I could maybe understand Troy Deeney's comments if Raul Jimenez's mask celebration was done towards the Watford fans or mocking their players or fans but it wasn't. I just don't get the need for the comments. So classless. Try and be a bit more humble in victory #wolves #wwfc
— B G (@BG__85) April 8, 2019