Traore Stunner Sends Wolves Through

By Daily sports on January 9, 2021

Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Crystal Palace to reach the FA Cup fourth round with “a special goal from a special player”, says boss Nuno Espirito Santo.

Adama Traore’s scorching left-foot drive was decisive for the hosts against a much-changed Palace side.

Prior to his strike from the edge of the box the Spain winger had not scored for Wolves since 27 February 2020.

“I am very happy because I think this goal will boost his confidence,” Nuno said.

On an evening when the finishing was otherwise lacking in quality, the Wolves manager appeared to turn and say “wow” to his bench following Traore’s sparkling effort.

The 24-year-old cut in from the right and lashed a powerful shot past Palace keeper Jack Butland.

“He has been really trying in training sessions and that is why I am so happy. It was a special goal from a special player,” Nuno added.

“We have to have patience with everybody. It has been a hard season for everybody, all the teams, players and managers. You can see how the situation affects everybody.

“Adama is a versatile player, who can play in a couple of positions and one thing we are sure about is that every time he is on the pitch he always has an impact.”

A largely first-choice Wolves side dominated possession and could have won by a greater margin but for some wasteful finishing.

Palace, who made nine changes from the Premier League win over Sheffield United, did not have a shot on target.

Eagles manager Roy Hodgson cut a despondent figure in his technical area as he watched his side barely venture out of their own half during a first period dominated by Wolves.

While Palace improved after the break, Wilfried Zaha and Andros Townsend were unable to retrieve the situation after being introduced as late substitutes.

“I thought in the second half we had quite a lot of control but we were a goal down to an incredible strike,” said former England boss Hodgson.

“We have suffered from a few of those in recent weeks. It meant Wolves could sit back and defend, which they did well.” (BBC)

•PHOTO: Wolves match winner Adama Traore

Source Daily sports

Posted January 9, 2021


 

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