Wolverhampton Wanderers fans reacted with delight following Raul Jimenez’s winning goal against Slovan Bratislava.
With the Europa League clash looking as though it was heading for a stalemate, following Ruben Neves’ missed penalty, Wolves’ Mexican striker was on hand to score a late winner (via BBC).
The three points in the Group K clash have boosted the Old Gold to five points clear of their Thursday night opponents in the group – putting Nuno Espirito Santo’s side on the brink of knockout qualification (via BBC).
Wolves’ 28-year-old forward’s goal sparked Molineux and Twitter into pandemonium, with all delighted with the goal and the three points.
Rapidly becoming a superstar
— John Clamp (@JohnClamp4) November 7, 2019
On form.
Doing number 9 proud.— Smrushton (@Darkowl1rush) November 7, 2019
Si Senor… pic.twitter.com/ltUDm5LEM2
— Chris Hawley (@ChrisHa71781980) November 8, 2019
The Mexican sensation.
— Penfold Smith (@Penfold8555) November 8, 2019
The ever-reliable striker now has 12 goals in 21 outings for Espirito Santo this term (as per Transfermarkt) and picked up an impressive 8/10 rating for the match (per Express and Star).
Another standout performer for the Old Gold was the man who provided the assist for Jimenez’s header, Adama Traore, who picked up a 7/10 (via Express and Star) and had praise reserved for him due to his involvement.
Great assist by Traore
— Lord Jason Guy (@wolvespremier) November 7, 2019
Commentator “first time he’s whipped in a good ball” pffft…
— Bato (@Kbat81) November 8, 2019
What do we think?
Wolves were good value for three points in Thursday night’s Europa League clash and, arguably, should have already put the game to bed through Neves’ penalty (per BBC).
However, it is testament to the ability in the side they were able to grind out a positive result with the late winning goal, which should see them progress in the competition.