Matheus Cunha claws back late point for Wolves in comeback at Brighton

Late drama at Amex Stadium sees Wolves come from 2-0 down to draw 2-2

Wolves showed great character to come from 2-0 down to earn a point against Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The visitors started brightly and had the better of the chances in the opening exchanges. However, it was Brighton who took the lead against the run of play when Leandro Trossard fired home from close range after 17 minutes.

Wolves continued to push for an equaliser but were dealt a blow when Fabio Silva was sent off for a second bookable offence just before the break.

Brighton took full advantage of their numerical advantage and doubled their lead through Neal Maupay in the second half.

Wolves looked dead and buried at that stage but showed great character to fight back. Substitute Matheus Cunha pulled one back with a fine solo effort in the 72nd minute.

And the Brazilian striker completed the comeback in the 82nd minute with a close-range finish.

The draw leaves Wolves in 19th place in the Premier League table, but they are now just three points from safety.

Analysis: Wolves show great character to come back from 2-0 down

Wolves showed great character to come from 2-0 down to earn a point against Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The visitors started brightly and had the better of the chances in the opening exchanges. However, it was Brighton who took the lead against the run of play when Leandro Trossard fired home from close range after 17 minutes.

Wolves continued to push for an equaliser but were dealt a blow when Fabio Silva was sent off for a second bookable offence just before the break.

Brighton took full advantage of their numerical advantage and doubled their lead through Neal Maupay in the second half.

Wolves looked dead and buried at that stage but showed great character to fight back. Substitute Matheus Cunha pulled one back with a fine solo effort in the 72nd minute.

And the Brazilian striker completed the comeback in the 82nd minute with a close-range finish.

The draw leaves Wolves in 19th place in the Premier League table, but they are now just three points from safety.

Conclusion: Wolves have shown they have the character to stay up

Wolves have shown they have the character to stay up in the Premier League after coming from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The visitors started brightly and had the better of the chances in the opening exchanges. However, it was Brighton who took the lead against the run of play when Leandro Trossard fired home from close range after 17 minutes.

Wolves continued to push for an equaliser but were dealt a blow when Fabio Silva was sent off for a second bookable offence just before the break.

Brighton took full advantage of their numerical advantage and doubled their lead through Neal Maupay in the second half.

Wolves looked dead and buried at that stage but showed great character to fight back. Substitute Matheus Cunha pulled one back with a fine solo effort in the 72nd minute.

And the Brazilian striker completed the comeback in the 82nd minute with a close-range finish.

The draw leaves Wolves in 19th place in the Premier League table, but they are now just three points from safety.