The match of the 24th day of the England – Premier League 2022-2023 tournament, played this Saturday, ended 1-0 in favor of the visiting team. The visit scored the game’s only goal 3 minutes into the second half, through Marcus Tavernier. After receiving an assist from Dominic Solanke, the midfielder finished the goal and beat the opposing goalkeeper to score his goal.
Despite Bournemouth winning the duel, Wolverhampton were superior taking 15 shots but it wasn’t enough to convert them into scores. According to statistics, 11 reached the goal and 4 ended up outside.
Marcus Tavernier performed well. The Bournemouth midfielder has scored 1 goal and made 13 correct passes.
Jack Stephens also stood out. The Bournemouth defender was important to recover 2 balls and parry 12 dangerous balls.
The game was contested, but there were more infractions than creating fair play. There were a large number of warnings: Philip Billing, Adam Smith, Rayan Ait Nouri, Marcos Senesi, João Gomes and Pablo Sarabia.
Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui presented a tactical 4-5-1 setup with José Sá in goal; Nélson Semedo, Craig Dawson, Maximilian Kilman and Hugo Bueno on the defensive line; Rúben Neves, Matheus Nunes, Adama Traoré, João Moutinho and Pablo Sarabia in the middle; and Matheus Cunha in attack.
For their part, Gary O’Neil’s side came out with a 4-5-1 tactical arrangement with Neto under the three sticks; Adam Smith, Jack Stephens, Marcos Senesi and Jordan Zemura in defence; Jefferson Lerma, Philip Billing, Dango Outtara, Junior Traoré and Marcus Tavernier in midfield; and Dominic Solanke up front.
Michael Salisbury was the chosen referee for the match at Molineux Stadium.
On the next date, Wolves will travel to Fulham and Bournemouth will play at home to Manchester City.
In this way, the local is in fifteenth place in the championship with 23 points, while the visit, with 21, is in seventeenth place.
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