Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
We're back and ready for the second half, with Wolves first out of the tunnel and in dire need of an equaliser if they're to have any chance of saving this game!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Mitoma's opener was his only shot of the half, but he's been a crucial factor in all of Brighton's numerous chances so far. Eight touches in the box, as well as nine passes in the final third have seen him create two chances for team-mates, while he's also won three of his four duels, two of them dribbles, and a free-kick, as Brighton look to exploit the Wolves rearguard every time they switch the ball left.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
And end-to-end 45 minutes of football comes to a halt, with Brighton leading thanks to an unbelievable goal from Mitoma. The Japan winger danced his way through half the Wolves team before a cool, cool finish, showing just why his stock has risen so high during his time on the south coast. Brighton had the majority of the early chances, with Welbeck and Gross both drawing saves from Sa, although Wolves had opportunities of their own, with Neto denied a goal by the offside flag, and a potential Silva equaliser denied by a brilliant Steele save. With chances galore at both ends, the second half looks set to be a cracker, so don't go anywhere!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
HALF-TIME: WOLVES 0-1 BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
CHANCE!!! Gross brings Estupinan into the attack with a well-weighted throughball, and the left-back's first-time cross looks dangerous. Enciso and Welbeck both stretch as the ball flashes across the face, but neither can get there and the ball goes behind!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
We're into two additional minutes at the end of this high-octane first half at Molineux - it's absolutely flown by so far!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Enciso's attempted throughball to Mitoma in the box takes a slight deflection, allowing Sa an extra half-second to race out and smother the loose ball before the Brighton forward can latch onto it!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
March takes on Ait-Nouri and drills a low cross towards the near post, where Kilman is again on hand to knock the ball well clear.
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