Match report
Wolves Secure 4-1 Victory Over Crusaders FC in Europa League
Crusaders FC
1–4
FT
Wolves
Aug 1, 2019
Wolves secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Crusaders FC in the UEFA Europa League, thanks to two goals from Rúben Jiménez and one from Romain Saïss. Despite an own goal from J. Forsythe, Wolves dominated the match, showcasing their offensive prowess and securing a strong start in the competition.
Key Facts
- • R. Jiménez scored twice (15', 45') for Wolves
- • R. Bennett scored (38') for Wolves
- • R. Bennett scored an own goal (13') for Crusaders FC
- • J. Forsythe scored an own goal (77') for Wolves
- • Diogo Jota received a yellow card (55')
Lineups
Crusaders FC
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 Sean O'Neil (G)
- 7 Philip Lowry (M)
- 25 Ross Clarke (F)
- 2 Billy Joe Burns (D)
- 3 Christopher Hegarty (D)
- 8 Sean Ward (M)
- 22 Paul Heatley (F)
- 18 Jordan Owens (F)
- 15 Jarlath O'Rourke (M)
- 14 Jordan Forsythe (M)
- 10 Rory Hale (M)
Substitutes
- 30 Gerard Doherty
- 4 Howard Beverland
- 6 Colin Coates
- 17 Michael Ruddy
- 12 Declan Caddell
- 21 Gary Thompson
- 11 David Cushley
Wolves
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 11 Rui Patrício (G)
- 37 Adama Traoré (F)
- 5 Ryan Bennett (D)
- 16 Conor Coady (D)
- 15 Willy Boly (D)
- 19 Jonny Castro (M)
- 32 Leander Dendoncker (M)
- 8 Rúben Neves (M)
- 28 João Moutinho (M)
- 9 Raúl Jiménez (F)
- 18 Diogo Jota (F)
Substitutes
- 21 John Ruddy
- 49 Max Kilman
- 17 Morgan Gibbs-White
- 26 Taylor Perry
- 27 Romain Saïss
- 29 Rúben Vinagre
- 23 Dion Sanderson
Timeline
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13' Crusaders FC Goal · Own GoalR. Bennett
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15' Wolves Goal · Normal GoalR. Jiménez
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38' Wolves Goal · Normal GoalR. Bennett
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45' Wolves Goal · Normal GoalR. Jiménez
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55' Wolves Card · Yellow CardDiogo Jota
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55' Wolves subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Jiménez · On: Morgan Gibbs-White
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68' Wolves subst · Substitution 2Off: Rúben Neves · On: R. Saïss
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68' Wolves subst · Substitution 3Off: Diogo Jota · On: Rúben Vinagre
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77' Wolves Goal · Own GoalJ. Forsythe
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78' Crusaders FC subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Clarke · On: Declan Caddell
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80' Crusaders FC subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Owens · On: D. Cushley
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83' Crusaders FC subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Hale · On: G. Thompson
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90' Crusaders FC Card · Yellow CardDeclan Caddell
Match Stats
| Stat | Crusaders FC | Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 4 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 2 | 13 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 7 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 6 |
| Possession | 32% | 68% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Wolves capitalized on an early own goal by R. Bennett at 13' to take the lead and gain momentum
- ▸ Jiménez's second goal at 45' secured Wolves' control of the match, responding to Crusaders' own goal at 77'