Aston Villa secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers in a tightly contested Premier League match at Villa Park. The only goal of the game came from Boubacar Kamara, whose stunning shot pierced the top corner of the net in the 61st minute.
Match Overview
The first half saw a competitive display from Wolves, who were searching for their first win of the season. Despite their efforts, they were unable to capitalize on their chances. Jorgen Strand Larsen had a goal disallowed for offside, and another opportunity saw Yerson Mosquera strike the crossbar.
Key Moments of the Match
- First Half
- Wolverhampton’s Strand Larsen had a goal ruled out for offside.
- Yerson Mosquera hit the crossbar with a header.
- Aston Villa’s Pau Torres nearly scored with a header that struck the woodwork.
- Second Half
- Boubacar Kamara scored the decisive goal from outside the box at the 61-minute mark.
- Villa attempted to extend their lead, but Wolves remained resolute defensively.
- Wolves failed to equalize despite several late attempts.
Player Performances
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made several crucial saves, particularly against shots from Wolves’ Youri Tielemans and Bellegarde. On the other hand, Wolves’ goalkeeper Sam Johnstone also showed his skills, preventing several attempts from the Villa attack.
Team Lineups
| Team | Starting XI | Unused Subs |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Tielemans, Kamara, McGinn, Buendia, Rogers, Malen | Bizot, Lindelof, Maatsen, Onana, Guessand |
| Wolves | Johnstone, Tchatchoua, Mosquera, Agbadou, Toti, Wolfe, Andre, J Gomes, Bellegarde, Arias, Strand Larsen | Sa, Hoever, S Bueno, Munetsi, Hwang |
This victory marks another tough result for Wolves, who remain at the bottom of the Premier League standings, now suffering 11 losses from 13 matches this season.
