Wolves claim second league win as Gomes duo down Villa

Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League at Molineux on Friday, thanks to second-half goals from João Gomes and Rodrigo Gomes.

The host got the first chance of the game in the second minute from a free-kick, but Mateus Mane sent his curling effort wide of the post.

Moments later, Wolves were almost rewarded with the opener after Yerson Mosquera headed back across from a free-kick for Toti Gomes to meet, but he fired his effort wide.

At the other end, the visitors mustered their first attempt of the game as Matty Cash whipped in an inviting cross for Douglas Luiz to meet, but his strike was comfortably collected by Jose Sa.

Both sides failed to create any other chances, and it remained goalless after the first 45 minutes.

Wolves resumed the break with intensity and intent and were rewarded with the opener on the hour mark after Jackson Tchatchoua fired in a cross and Adam Armstrong flicked it to the path of João Gomes, who finished past Emiliano Martinez.

In the 76th minute, Ian Maatsen could’ve restored parity for the Villans after he was found by Ross Barkley, but the Dutchman’s effort was straight at Sa.

Deep into stoppage time, Rodrigo Gomes completed the scoring after João Gomes made his way into the area on the counter, saw his shot blocked, and the Portuguese fired home the loose ball to seal Wolves’ second Premier League victory of the season.

The result sees Wolves go past Derby County’s record low of 11 points in a Premier League season, but relegation is still on the agenda. However, Wolves have added another feather to their cap by effectively knocking Villa back down into a fight for top four, just a few weeks after they were being talked about being in title contention.

Villa stay three points ahead of Man Utd who have a game in hand and a superior goal difference. Liverpool and Chelsea wait a further three points behind. Villa have to play all three teams, plus they face Manchester City on the final day of the season.

It will be a long, painful end to a promising season if the team doesn’t improve.