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Wolves Triumph Over Blackburn in Thrilling FA Cup Encounter
Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers in a captivating FA Cup fourth-round clash at Ewood Park in Blackburn, Lancashire on February 9th, 2025. The match, officiated by Lewis Smith, was characterized by high intensity and open play.
While Wolves enjoyed slightly more possession (52%), both teams created scoring opportunities. Blackburn managed 11 shots, 4 on target, while Wolves registered 14 attempts, 7 of which found the target. However, Wolves proved more clinical in front of goal. Joao Gomes broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute, assisted by Hwang Hee-Chan, and Matheus Cunha doubled the lead just a minute later, thanks to a pass from Nelson Semedo.
The game saw several yellow cards: Buckley and Kargbo for Blackburn, and Bueno for Wolves. Despite Blackburn’s efforts, Wolves’ defensive solidity and the attacking prowess of their forwards proved decisive. Both teams finished the match with three corners each.
Substitutions wolves: at minute 46 M. Doherty came in and S. Bueno went out., at minute 46 P. Sarabia came in and Hwang Hee-Chan went out., at minute 66 Andre came in and J. Bellegarde went out., at minute 66 M. Munetsi came in and G. Guedes went out., at minute 83 R. Ait-Nouri came in and N. Semedo went out.
Substitutions blackburn: at minute 57 M. Gueye came in and T. Cantwell went out., at minute 57 T. Dolan came in and A. Cozier-Duberry went out., at minute 66 C. Woodrow came in and A. Kargbo went out., at minute 66 A. Weimann came in and E. Dennis went out., at minute 84 R. Hedges came in and A. Forshaw went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Blackburn
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