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Wolverhampton and Arsenal both teams had a bloody battle of 10 players. Hwang Hee-chan took the opportunity due to his teammate's injury, but he remained silent.
Wolverhampton lost 0-1 in the 23rd round of the English Premier League (EPL) match against Arsenal in 2024-2025 at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England on the 26th (Korea time).
Home team Wolverhampton came out in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Jorgen Strand Larsen was supported on the front line and Matheus Cunha and Pablo Sarabia were supported on the second line. The midfield was formed by Andre and João Gómez. The wing backs were built by Rayan Aitnuri, Nelsson Semedu, and the three backs were built by Matt Doherty, Santiago Bueno and Emmanuel Agbadu. The goal was kept by Jose.
Hwang Hee-chan was also on the replacement list in the game. Hwang Hee-chan, who also boosted the atmosphere by scoring in two consecutive games since Victor Pereira took office, recently repeated his slump again and did not even play in the previous match against Chelsea. The local public opinion on Hwang Hee-chan is also showing a lot of negative reactions, so a rebound is urgent.
Away team Arsenal fought back with a 4-3-3 formation. Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossar, and Declan Rice, Thomas Partey and Ethan Nwaneri worked on the three-top. The four backs were made up by Miles Ruis Kelly, Gabriel Magalyangis, William Saliba and Wiriyen Timber. The goalkeeper's gloves were worn by David Raya.
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Wolverhampton looked for a chance first. In the 10th minute of the first half, Semedu broke through Arsenal's left side with a tremendous run. Semedu crossed straight from near the box and the ball landed right in front of the surging Sarabia. But Sarabia's shot went over the Arsenal goal.
Arsenal also launched a counterattack. Trossar, who received Martinelli's pass in the 19th minute of the first half, crossed correctly from the left side of the penalty box. Havertz finished with a header from the centre of the box, but it flowed to the side of the net. In the 24th minute of the first half, Trossar's cross, which received Rice's pass during Arsenal's counterattack, reached Havertz. Havertz immediately tried to shoot, but he was blocked by Sa.
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Hwang Hee-chan was given the chance with Wolverhampton's unexpected injury. In the 32nd minute of the first half, Larsen lay on the ground complaining of leg pain. Immediately, Hwang Hee-chan was ready to be put in. Larsen was unable to play, and Hwang Hee-chan took the ground.
There was an exit variable for Arsenal. After Arsenal's corner kick in the 44th minute of the first half, Louis Kelly committed a foul in the process of stopping Wolverhampton's counterattack. The referee immediately declared his exit, putting Arsenal in a numerical inferiority position.
Unfortunately, Hwang Hee-chan failed to take advantage of the opportunity. Hwang Hee-chan, who broke through the left in the first half of the extra time counterattack, had a long touch before digging inside, so the ball went off the goal line. Both teams finished 0-0 without scoring in the first half.
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Early in the second half, Arsenal, who were outnumbered, rather led the attack. Rice's powerful shot aimed at Wolverhampton's goal in the 8th minute of the second half, but Saga blocked it with a good defense. In the ensuing corner kick, the kick was a little short and was blocked by Hwang Hee-chan.
Hwang Hee-chan created a good attack opportunity. Hwang Hee-chan, who caught the ball in front of the Arsenal box in the 20th minute of the second half, attempted a mid-range shot without hesitation even in front of the defense. The ball that flew low and fast was blocked by Raya. However, it was an attack that could turn around Wolverhampton's frustrating atmosphere. Cunha's attacks were also sharp. In the 18th minute of the second half, Cunha's mid-range shot flew sharply, but Raya blew himself away and blocked it. On the ensuing corner, Cunha tried to volley once again, but headed to the side of the net.
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Wolverhampton also had an exit variable. Gomes, who received a warning in the first half, was sent off in the 25th minute of the second half when he stepped strongly on Timber's foot near the Arsenal box.
Wolverhampton, who lost their numerical advantage, even allowed a run. In the 29th minute of the second half, when Martinelli's cross hit the defense and flowed in front of the box, Ricardo Calafior, who caught it, finished with a left-footed shot. The ball hit the corner of the goal and shook the Wolverhampton net.
Arsenal cut off Wolverhampton's attack to overcome the crisis. Aitnuri's counterattack followed a long pass in the 39th minute of the second half. Aitnuri entered the box as it was and even tried to shoot, but Raya, who quickly jumped out, blocked the shot. In the 41st minute of the second half, Cunha's mid-range shot was also caught by Raya.
In the end, Arsenal finished with a 1-0 victory.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
