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
Kane has barely touched the ball so far. Can Spurs get him more into the game?
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Tottenham Hotspur
Neto shoves Porro to the floor and gives away a free-kick in the Spurs half. It's been a very niggly half with a lot of free-kicks given away.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Tottenham Hotspur
Kilman is putting on a clean shirt and looks OK to continue.
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The players are taking a breather now as Kilman continues to receive treatment. There will be a good chunk of additional time added at the end of this half.
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Ouch! It looks like Kilman got a whack in the face there from a Spurs defender as he's receiving treatment for a bloody nose.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Tottenham Hotspur
Son crosses the ball to Kane in the box but it's headed clear by Lemina. Spurs will need to be less predictable than that.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Tottenham Hotspur
Wolves have really struggled for goals this season so to see Costa go off like that will be concerning for their fans.
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