late treffer van André bezorgt Wolverhampton Wanderers sensationele zege op Liverpool FC
Wolverhampton, woensdag, 4 maart 2026.
Wolverhampton Wanderers heeft Liverpool FC verrast met een 2-1 zege in de Premier League. De beslissende treffer viel in de 94e minuut via André, na een ingeving in blessuretijd. Eerder had Rodrigo Gomes de Wolves op voorsprong gebracht, terwijl Mohamed Salah tussendoor de gelijkmaker maakte voor Liverpool. De nederlaag is des te zwaarder omdat Liverpool dit seizoen al vijf keer verloor door een doelpunt in blessuretijd. Bijzonder detail: de bal werd gek genoeg gered via Joe Gomez, waardoor Alisson kansloos was. Manager Rob Edwards noemde het een teamprestatie vol veerkracht. Voor Liverpool, dat de controle had, is het puntenverlies brandend in de race om Champions League-voetbal.
late winner seals shock victory for wolves
Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool FC in a Premier League encounter at Molineux Stadium on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 [1]. The decisive moment came in the 94th minute when Brazilian midfielder André scored following a defensive lapse involving Joe Gomez [5]. Despite controlling much of the game, Liverpool conceded after failing to clear pressure deep in stoppage time [6]. The goal sparked jubilant celebrations among home fans and marked Wolves’ second consecutive league win for the first time this season [3].
key moments define tightly contested match
Wolves opened the scoring in the 78th minute through Rodrigo Gomes, who capitalized on a failed aerial challenge by Virgil van Dijk against substitute Tolu Arokodare [5]. The initial chance arose after a turnover near midfield, allowing Gomes to chip the ball over goalkeeper Alisson Becker [6]. Liverpool equalized five minutes later when Mohamed Salah converted a left-footed strike inside the far post following a misplaced pass by Wolves [5]. That goal ended Salah’s run without a Premier League goal since 1 November 2025 [5]. However, Wolves regained the lead in added time via André’s deflected effort off Gomez [6].
manager reactions highlight contrasting emotions
Rob Edwards, head coach of Wolverhampton, praised his team’s resilience and collective effort after the match [3]. He emphasized that the players showed determination despite occupying a relegation-threatened position in the table [3]. Conversely, Arne Slot expressed disappointment, acknowledging missed opportunities and tactical predictability [6]. Captain Virgil van Dijk admitted responsibility for the opening goal, stating the team played “too slowly” and made poor decisions under pressure [6]. Both managers acknowledged the significance of an upcoming FA Cup fixture scheduled for Friday, 7 March 2026 [5][6].
broader implications for both clubs
This defeat marks the fifth occasion this season that Liverpool has lost due to a goal scored in stoppage time, having previously suffered similar outcomes against Crystal Palace, Chelsea, Bournemouth, and Manchester City [6]. Their failure to secure points increases pressure in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification, leaving them three points behind fourth-place Aston Villa with one fewer game played [6]. For Wolves, the win boosts survival hopes amid ongoing struggles near the bottom of the standings [3]. The rivalry intensifies with a rematch confirmed in the FA Cup quarter-finals just days later [5].