Match report

Wolves Hold Off Norwich, Draw 1-1 in Premier League Clash

Wolves
Wolves
1–1
FT
Norwich
Norwich
May 15, 2022

Wolves managed to hold off Norwich's early surge as the teams drew 1-1 in their final matchday of the Premier League season. Despite conceding an early goal from Teemu Pukki, Wolves showed resilience and equalized through Romain Ait Nouri's strike. The draw ensured both sides finished with a point each.

Key Facts

  • • Norwich took the lead in the 37th minute via Teemu Pukki, assisted by Max Aarons.
  • • Wolves equalized in the 55th minute through Romain Ait Nouri's goal.
  • • Two players from Norwich received yellow cards: Mario Vrancic (19') and Dimitris Giannoulis (47').
  • • Max Aarons also picked up a yellow card for Norwich at 79'.

Lineups

Wolves

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Ruddy (G)
  • 15 W. Boly (D)
  • 16 C. Coady (D)
  • 19 Jonny Castro (M)
  • 3 R. Aït Nouri (M)
  • 24 Toti (D)
  • 28 João Moutinho (M)
  • 8 Rúben Neves (M)
  • 26 Hwang Hee-Chan (F)
  • 9 R. Jiménez (F)
  • 7 Pedro Neto (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Chiquinho
  • 17 Fábio Silva
  • 10 Daniel Podence
  • 1 José Sá
  • 32 L. Dendoncker
  • 2 K. Hoever
  • 11 Trincão
  • 5 Fernando Marçal

Norwich

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 28 A. Gunn (G)
  • 5 G. Hanley (D)
  • 4 B. Gibson (D)
  • 3 S. Byram (D)
  • 30 D. Giannoulis (M)
  • 2 M. Aarons (M)
  • 16 M. Normann (M)
  • 20 P. Lees Melou (F)
  • 10 K. Dowell (F)
  • 8 B. Gilmour (M)
  • 22 T. Pukki (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 L. Rupp
  • 19 J. Sørensen
  • 46 J. Rowe
  • 40 J. Tomkinson
  • 17 M. Rashica
  • 1 T. Krul
  • 21 B. Williams
  • 18 C. Tzolis
  • 45 T. Springett

Timeline

  1. Norwich
    19' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    M. Normann

    Foul

  2. Norwich
    37' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Pukki · Assist: M. Aarons
  3. Wolves
    46' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Coady · On: Chiquinho
  4. Norwich
    47' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    D. Giannoulis

    Foul

  5. Wolves
    55' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Ait Nouri
  6. Norwich
    62' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Gilmour · On: L. Rupp
  7. Norwich
    70' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Normann · On: Jacob Lungi Sørensen
  8. Wolves
    74' Wolves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Hwang Hee-Chan · On: F. Silva
  9. Wolves
    75' Wolves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Neto · On: Daniel Podence
  10. Norwich
    79' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    M. Aarons

    Foul

  11. Norwich
    83' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Dowell · On: J. Rowe

Match Stats

Stat Wolves Norwich
Fouls 5 10
Pass Accuracy 89% 77%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 11
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 613 350
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 7 8
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 546 268
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Norwich's early goal by Teemu Pukki in the 37th minute put them ahead, only to be quickly countered by Wolves.
  • ▸ Romain Ait Nouri's equalizer for Wolves in the 55th minute marked a significant shift as they leveled the match, leading to a more balanced contest.