Match report
Wolves Defeat Gillingham 2-0 in League Cup
Wolves
2–0
FT
Gillingham
Dec 20, 2022
Wolves staked their claim in the League Cup by defeating Gillingham 2-0. The match saw key contributions from Raul Jimenez, who scored a penalty, and Romain Ait Nouri, who netted late to seal the victory. Despite numerous substitutions, Wolves maintained control of the game, showcasing their depth and tactical prowess against the resilient Gillingham.
Key Facts
- • Wolves defeated Gillingham 2-0 in the League Cup.
- • Raul Jimenez scored a penalty at minute 77.
- • Romain Ait Nouri added the second goal from an assist by Hwang Hee-Chan at minute 91+1.
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including João Moutinho and Daniel Podence for Wolves.
Lineups
Wolves
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 José Sá (G)
- 22 Nélson Semedo (D)
- 4 N. Collins (D)
- 23 M. Kilman (D)
- 64 Hugo Bueno (D)
- 59 J. Hodge (M)
- 8 Rúben Neves (M)
- 28 João Moutinho (M)
- 17 Gonçalo Guedes (F)
- 29 Diego Costa (F)
- 10 Daniel Podence (F)
Substitutes
- 37 Adama Traoré
- 11 Hwang Hee-Chan
- 27 Matheus Nunes
- 9 R. Jiménez
- 3 R. Aït Nouri
- 25 C. Ronan
- 24 Toti
- 13 M. Šarkić
- 81 D. Lembikisa
Gillingham
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 25 J. Turner (G)
- 2 C. Alexander (D)
- 4 W. Wright (D)
- 5 M. Ehmer (D)
- 23 E. Baggott (D)
- 3 D. Tutonda (D)
- 16 D. Jefferies (M)
- 6 S. Williams (M)
- 8 S. O'Keefe (M)
- 21 H. Adelakun (M)
- 9 M. Mandron (F)
Substitutes
- 24 S. Kashket
- 11 B. Reeves
- 7 A. MacDonald
- 10 O. Lee
- 33 T. Holtam
Timeline
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46' Wolves subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Hodge · On: Adama Traoré
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61' Wolves subst · Substitution 2Off: João Moutinho · On: Hwang Hee-Chan
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61' Wolves subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Guedes · On: M. Nunes
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64' Gillingham subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Mandron · On: S. Kashket
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69' Wolves subst · Substitution 4Off: Daniel Podence · On: R. Jiménez
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74' Gillingham subst · Substitution 2Off: S. O'Keefe · On: B. Reeves
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74' Gillingham subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Jefferies · On: Alex MacDonald
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74' Gillingham subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Williams · On: O. Lee
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77' Wolves Goal · PenaltyR. Jiménez
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81' Wolves subst · Substitution 5Off: Diego Costa · On: R. Ait Nouri
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90'+1 Wolves Goal · Normal GoalR. Ait Nouri · Assist: Hwang Hee-Chan
Match Stats
| Stat | Wolves | Gillingham |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 52% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 25 | 5 |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 738 | 186 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 11 | 3 |
| Possession | 80% | 20% |
| Accurate Passes | 660 | 96 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The penalty conversion by Raul Jimenez in the 77th minute gave Wolves a crucial lead that shifted momentum significantly.
- ▸ Late goal from Romain Ait Nouri confirmed Wolves' dominance and sealed their victory as Gillingham struggled to find an equalizer.