Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture
Sheffield United 2-1 Wolves: Blades claim vital win after controversial late penalty
Sheffield United secured their first Premier League win of the season with a penalty goal from Oliver Norwood 10 minutes into stoppage time, earning them a 2-1 victory at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
As the match neared its conclusion, the visitors’ Fabio Silva conceded a penalty for tripping George Baldock, which Norwood easily converted, sending Bramall Lane into a frenzy.
Sheffield had got the first goal of the match when Cameron Archer picked up a loose ball in midfield, sprinted to the edge of the box and unleashed a shot that struck the crossbar before finding the back of the net in the 72nd minute.
A minute before stoppage time, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde equalised for the visitors, sending in a curler from inside the box that deflected into the net.
Sheffield are bottom of the table with four points, while Wolves are 13th with 12 points.
Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
There should be no surprise that Wolves have found it difficult in front of goal today, with the away side missing key man Neto. He has provided one goal and six assists this season but came off with an injury against Newcastle. Wolves looked bright before the break but have not offered anything since the restart.
Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
McAtee bursts forward and has a chance to shoot, but looks to roll a pass down the left to Archer. However, he isn't expecting the pass and Kilman looks to clear it away.
Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
The home fans are now bringing the noise, with Robinson's throw-in deflecting out for a corner off Kalajdzic. Hamer takes it, but Wolves clear it away.
Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
United have their first corner of the game and Norwood plays it short. The hosts work it to the edge of the box, with Hamer touching it out of his feet before blasting his effort off target.
Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Hamer and McAtee are over the free-kick. The latter takes but curls his shot across the goal and well over the target. United have already had more shots in this half than they did in the first.
Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
The Blades keep the pressure on. Bogle curls a pass down the right and McAtee. He cuts inside and is brought down by Dawson, who goes into the book.
Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sa gives the ball straight to Hamer, who tricks his way down the left before playing a pass across the box. However, Wolves clear it away and Sa can breathe a sigh of relief.
Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
OVER! Bright start for United. Hamer makes a surging run forward before sliding a pass down the left to Archer. He comes inside and whips a shot across the goal and towards the top corner, but it goes just over.
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