Wolves vs Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction after Adama Traore goal
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Adama Traore was on target as a spirited Wolverhampton Wanderers stunned a wasteful Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in an entertaining game of two completely contrasting halves at the Molineux Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday.
Raul Jiminez, brought on as a replacement for the injured Diego Costa, sent a powerful strike at Fraser Forster in the 82nd minute that the Spurs keeper could only parry into the path of Traore, who made no mistake with his finish.
The win moved Wolves up two places to 13th in the table, while Spurs stay fourth, four points behind third-placed Manchester United, who travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool on Sunday.
Wolves, who lost Costa to an apparent knee injury in the first half and failed to muster a single shot before the break, were vastly improved in the second period after their manager Julen Lopetegui introduced Traore at halftime.
They came with inches of taking the lead in the 51st minute, when Nelson Semedo failed to connect Jimenez’s cross at the far post and could have been two goals ahead but for Forster, who denied Jiminez from close range after Traore’s pinpoint cross.
Spurs hit the woodwork twice in quick succession either side of the break, first through Pedro Porro and then Son, but paid the price for failing to adjust to Wolves’ change in formation at halftime.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Tottenham Hotspur
Some nice build-up play by Wolves who are pinging the ball around in Spurs' half for the first time. It doesn't come to anything but it pleased the home fans!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Tottenham Hotspur
Jonny is shoulder tackled by the full-back Porro who gives away a free-kick. It looks like these two will be having a bit of a duel today down that right-hand side.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Tottenham Hotspur
Davies switches play to Son in the box who attempts to chip the ball up but it hits his arm and a free-kick is given. Spurs have looked good so far.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Tottenham Hotspur
Kulusevski tries to play in Kane with a through ball but Kilman tidies up nicely and boots it out for a throw-in.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs haven’t lost at Molineux since 2010.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Tottenham Hotspur
It falls to Porro on the edge of the box but he misjudges the ball and slices it well wide. It's been a good start for Spurs!
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