Traore sparks Wolves fightback to keep nine-man Brighton in relegation mix
Date published: Sunday 9th May 2021 2:04 - Robert McCarthy
Morgan Gibbs-White denied nine-man Brighton the chance to secure Premier League safety after Wolves’ late show.
The midfielder’s last-minute strike earned a 2-1 comeback win at Molineux following Lewis Dunk’s game-changing red card.
The Seagulls skipper was sent off after the break for pulling back Fabio Silva, having given the visitors a first-half lead.
Adama Traore levelled with 14 minutes left and Graham Potter’s side had been in complete command until Dunk walked.
Victory would have sealed Premier League survival for the Seagulls, although it will be confirmed on Monday if Burnley beat Fulham, and Neal Maupay underlined their frustrations after he was sent off at the final whistle when he confronted referee Jon Moss.
Dunk’s second-half red card allowed Wolves to recover and claim a late win. By Press Association Sunday 9 May 2021, 2:46 PM May 9th 2021, 2:46 PM 2,203 Views 0 Comments
Wolves hit back to win.
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MORGAN GIBBS-WHITE denied 10-man Brighton the chance to secure Premier League safety after Wolves’ late show.
The midfielder’s last-minute strike earned a 2-1 comeback win at Molineux following Lewis Dunk’s game-changing red card.
The Seagulls skipper was sent off after the break for pulling back Fabio Silva, having given the visitors a first-half lead.
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Graham Potter was left frustrated after Brighton lost the lead at Wolves (Rui Vieira/PA)
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Brighton boss Graham Potter admitted he was frustrated after Brighton yielded the lead before slipping to a last-gasp defeat at Wolves.
Victory would have secured Premier League safety for the Seagulls but Morgan Gibbs-White’s last-minute strike earned the hosts a 2-1 win.
Mid-table Wolves turned the game when Lewis Dunk was sent off in the second half for hauling back Fabio Silva after giving the Seagulls a first-half lead.
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