On 30 September, one of the matches of the 7th round of the English football championship took place. Wolverhampton (England) and Man City (England) met.
English Championship, 7th round
Wolverhampton (England) - Man.City (England) - 2:1 (1:0)
Goals: Ruben Diaz (13), Hwang Hee-Chan (66) - J. Alvarez (58). Alvarez (58)
Warnings: Walker (17), Hwang Hee-Chan (24), Mario Lemina (39), Pedro Neto (57), Kovacic (59), J. Alvarez (63), J. Doku (82), Jose Sa (83).
In a tense and exciting Premier League encounter at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton Wanderers secured an emphatic victory over reigning champions Manchester City.
The score was 1-0 in favour of Wolves at half-time and the final score was 2-1 in favour of the home side. The game started unexpectedly when Wolves took the lead in the 13th minute thanks to a goal from Manchester City defender R. Diaz. It was a misfortune for City, but credit must be given to the Wolves' pressure that led to the mistake. As the game progressed, the intensity on the pitch increased and both teams started to receive yellow cards. In the 17th minute Manchester City player K. Walker received a warning, then a series of yellow cards were given to Wolves players - Hwang Hee Chan in the 24th minute and M. Lemina in the 39th minute. The referees, trying to maintain control and discipline on the pitch, used the cards extensively. The second half started with the first substitution for Manchester City - in the 46th minute M. Nunes replaced O. Bobb. This substitution gave new strength to the attack of the guests, and in the 58th minute J. Alvarez equalised the score. This goal gave "City" strength, but a few minutes later the team was dealt a crushing blow: the Wolves responded brilliantly, and in the 66th minute Hwang Hee Chan scored a sensational goal, putting his team back in the lead. The home fans exploded with joy as they realised they had a real chance to beat the mighty Manchester City. Both teams continued to make changes, trying to turn the game in their favour. In the 67th minute, Wolves replaced Joao Gomes with B. Traore, while Manchester City brought on K. Phillips instead of M. Kovacic in the 65th minute. The substitutions gave the game a new dynamic with fresh players and tactics employed by both managers. As the time counted down, tension was building in the air and the referee was issuing more and more yellow cards. In the 82nd minute, Manchester City's J. Doku was cautioned, and in the 83rd minute, Wolves' J. Sa was cautioned. The game became fierce, each clash was fierce and passionate. In the final stage of the match both teams made regular substitutions. The Wolves replaced Hwang Hee Chan with Johnny in the 86th minute, while M. Cunha replaced F. Silva in the same minute. Manchester City made their last substitution in the 80th minute, replacing N. Ake for J. Grealish. As time went on, the Wolves continued to defend confidently and hold on to their precious advantage. However, the tension in the team remained until the final whistle: in the 90th minute, F. Silva received a yellow card. This Wolverhampton Wanderers victory will surely go down as one of the best moments in recent years. Victory over Manchester City at the Molineux Stadium is no easy achievement, and it will serve as a significant boost to the team's confidence for the future Premier League season.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Wolverhampton - Aston Villa, Arsenal - Man.City.
| Wolverhampton | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kicks to the goal | 7 |
| 3 | Kicks | 22 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 10 |
| 3 | Penalty kicks | 12 |
| 0 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 10 |
| 17 | Offences | 11 |
| 0 | Corner kicks | 5 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 32% | Ball possession | 68% |
| 5 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 6 | Keeper saves | 0 |
| 270 | Total assists | 572 |
| 206 | Accurate assists | 507 |
| 76% | Accuracy of passes | 89% |