WOLVERHAMPTON, England - Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a vital 2-0 victory against Aston Villa on Friday, with Joao Gomes scoring his first goal of the season. The win ensures Wolves will not be remembered as the worst side in Premier League history.
Wolves broke the deadlock in the 61st minute with their first shot on target. Jackson Tchatchoua delivered a cross from the right, and Adam Armstrong's touch set up Joao Gomes to score from 15 meters.
Substitute Rodrigo Gomes added a late second goal, securing the victory that belied the teams' respective league positions. Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa praised the team's performance and character, stating, "We have a lot of character, we will keep fighting game-by-game."
Despite Aston Villa pushing for an equalizer, Wolves defended resolutely, keeping their fourth clean sheet of the league season. Rodrigo Gomes sealed the win by drilling a loose ball into the back of the net from 10 meters. The victory leaves Wolves 14 points from safety with nine games remaining, while Villa remain third in the league.