Wolves Move to Second Place After Late Win at Ashton Gate
Sean Neave scored twice in the final 15 minutes to lift the visitors above Bristol City in the Championship standings.
By Vincent Parker ·
Wolverhampton Wanderers climbed to second place in the Championship after a 2-1 victory over Bristol City on Wednesday evening at Ashton Gate. The win extended the visitors' unbeaten run to five matches and moved them into an automatic promotion spot.
Bristol City took the lead shortly after the 30-minute mark. Scott Twine curled a free-kick into the net to put the home side ahead. The goal silenced the away support and set the tone for the rest of the first half.
Sean Neave, who had started on the bench, changed the momentum of the match. With eight minutes remaining in the game, he tapped in a close-range shot to level the score. The goal was his first at the senior level and came after a parry by City goalkeeper Brad Collins.
Seven minutes later, Neave struck again. He directed a header from Ladislav Krejci past Collins to secure the win. The two goals in the final stretch of play were enough to claim all three points for the visitors.
Wolverhampton manager Cesar Peixoto said his team deserved the result. He acknowledged the quality of Twine's goal but felt his squad created enough chances over the full 90 minutes to win. "I think we deserved the win. We were the better team," Peixoto said in his post-match press conference.
Peixoto noted that his team looked anxious in the final minutes of the first half after falling behind. He said the players adjusted at the break to play with more aggression and directness. The bench players also helped push the team forward in the late stages.
The result leaves Wolves with 27 points from 14 games. They now sit one point behind Middlesbrough, who lead the table. Middlesbrough lost to Wrexham at the Racecourse Ground on the same evening.
Bristol City remains in 14th place in the Championship. They have six wins and eight defeats this season. Manager Philippe Clement's side has not drawn a league game yet. A win over Norwich City this weekend could lift the Robins to 11th place, depending on other results.
Wolves will travel to North Wales on Saturday to face the team that beat Middlesbrough. Bristol City will host Norwich City at the same time. Both teams will be looking to adjust their recent form before the international break.
