This was the first game in almost 100 days for the Wolves and they are well rested, showing great pace, skill, delivery and mental resilience. With the London stadium eerily empty, the game was played in a surreal atmosphere much like a training session at Compton Park.
Adama Traore showed the world once again how skillful, strong and speedy he is by taking the ball on the right flank and dribbling past 2 defenders before unleashing an inch perfect cross to Raul Jiminez. Raul, for his part, leapt like a salmon high into the sky and headed strongly into the left hand corner of the net leaving Hammers goalkeeper Louis Fabiansky flailing in its wake.
The second goal was also crafted by the genius of Traore, who I reckon now is in a league of his own. No one can touch his pace, or skill, strength or stamina. It is notable that he came on as a substitute and made an impact almost within minutes upon coming on.
Traore started the move, dribbling past a couple of midfielders, passed on the ball to Matt Doherty (my favorite player in Wolves) and he crossed over a sea of players in the box. Pedro Neto (another substitute who came in for Leander Dendoncker) timed his volley without even controlling the ball, and slammed it into the roof of the net - a screamer which even the commentators labelled it as a candidate for the goal of the season.
Truly, this team has the makings of champions very soon. Wolves are the last 8 of the Europa league and are in the running for the top 4, which is the Champions League.
Truly Nuno had a dream, and he is the master general leading this fine top class football team.
I am so appreciative for the opportunity to watch sublime football from one of the oldest underachieving clubs in English football (founded in 1877 - one of the original 12 teams in English league). Its is really an exciting time to be a fan and follow their exploits at home and in Europe.
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