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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Wolves 2-3 Brighton: The Seagulls struck late to take all three points to punish 10-man Wolves at Molineux

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Saturday 05 November 2022 13:19 EDT
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Pascal Gross’s late goal sealed a thrilling 3-2 victory for Brighton and Hove Albion at 10-man Wolverhampton Wanderers in a rip-roaring Premier League clash on Saturday.

Wolves trailed to an early Adam Lallana goal, then led with goals by Goncalo Guedes and Ruben Neves only for Kaoru Mitoma to level and Nelson Semedo to be red-carded, all before halftime.

Brighton pressed hard for a winner after the break but struggling Wolves were resisting admirably until Gross fired high into the roof of the net in the 83rd minute.

It was tough on Wolves, who had earlier named Spaniard Julen Lopetegui as their new manager, but Brighton deservedly backed-up last week’s victory over Chelsea to move into sixth place.

Brighton have 21 points from 13 games played while Wolves are in 19th place with 10 points.

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Trossard’s backheel flick from the edge of the 18-yard box gets the ball between the Wolves centre-backs but Lallana fails to read the intent as Sa is allowed to gather.

5 November 2022 16:25

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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5 November 2022 16:24

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Bueno cuts inside from the left and puts in a cross towards the penalty spot for Guedes, who sends a looping header towards goal. Sanchez is forced to deal with the effort, pushing it onto the crossbar and behind for a corner.

5 November 2022 16:24

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion

After a brief VAR check the referee allows play to continue from a corner, which March swings into the penalty area. Webster is presented with the opportunity of an unmarked header but the centre-back sends the chance wide!

5 November 2022 16:21

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Jonny slides in and takes Estupinan out after the ball had been turned behind for a corner by Collins. It’s a poor decision from the substitute who is seriously lucky to avoid giving away a penalty.

5 November 2022 16:20

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5 November 2022 16:18

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Guedes wins a free-kick after a cynical pull of the shirt from Mac Allister, who gives Wolves a chance to clear their lines properly after serious pressure applied by the visitors.

5 November 2022 16:18

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Sa’s poor pass out from the back allows March to slide in and win possession back from Kilman but his near-post effort is denied by a flying goalkeeper, whose deflection puts it behind for a corner.

5 November 2022 16:14

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion

March’s corner from the right finds Dunk but the captain fails to find the target with a powerful header while leaning backwards.

5 November 2022 16:14

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Jonny has taken up the role at right-back, with Bueno holding his spot on the left. The substitute will have his hands full with Mitoma, who gave Semedo an extremely difficult time in the first half.

5 November 2022 16:10

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