Sheffield United Secures First Win of the Season, Defeating Wolverhampton 2-1
By Lee Jeong-bin
In a thrilling match at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, England, Sheffield United emerged victorious, notching their first win of the season against Wolverhampton. The visiting team’s Hwang Hee-chan delivered a remarkable performance, but his efforts were not enough to secure a victory for Wolverhampton.
Playing in a 3-5-2 formation, Sheffield United showcased their defensive prowess with Wes Foderingham between the posts, while Jack Robinson, Auston Trusty, and George Baldock formed a formidable backline. The team’s offense and defense were expertly handled by Luke Thomas, Gustavo Hamer, Oliver Norwood, Vinicius Souza, and Jayden Bogle. Upfront, Cameron Archer and Rhian Brewster formed a formidable striking partnership.
Wolverhampton responded with a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Tito Gomes, Craig Dawson, and Max Kilman forming the defensive trio. Rayan Aitnouri, Tommy Doyle, Mario Lemina, and Nelson Semedo held the midfield, while Hwang Hee-chan and Mateusz Cunha provided support from the second line and Sasha Kalajdjic took charge in the forward position.
In the 11th minute of the first half, Wolverhampton initiated an attack as Semedo and Hwang Hee-chan combined on the left flank, resulting in a shot attempt. Hwang Hee-chan played a key role again in the 25th minute, assisting Cunha in a threatening scene that forced Sheffield United’s defense to react.
Despite several opportunities, Wolverhampton failed to convert their chances. Hwang Hee-chan’s well-placed cross in the 32nd minute found Aitnouri, but his shot missed the target, leaving Wolverhampton scoreless. Brewster’s injury led to James McCarty entering the field as a substitution just before halftime. The first half concluded with both teams locked in a goalless draw, with minimal shots taken.
The second half began with Archer attempting a curling shot from outside the box, narrowly missing the top net. Sheffield United maintained their offensive pressure, leading Wolverhampton to make a substitution in the 16th minute, replacing Kalajic with Jean-Richner Bellegarde.
In the 27th minute of the second half, Sheffield United finally broke the deadlock. Archer seized possession of a deflected ball and unleashed a powerful mid-range shot, finding the back of Wolverhampton’s net. Determined to bounce back, Wolverhampton introduced Fabio Silva in the 36th minute, replacing Gomes and bolstering their attacking lineup.
In a dramatic turn of events in the 44th minute of the second half, Wolverhampton managed to equalize. Hwang Hee-chan’s touch on the ball set up Bellegarde, who successfully struck it past the goalkeeper, leveling the score. However, Sheffield United was awarded a penalty shortly before the end of the game, during the added six minutes of play. Norwood confidently converted the penalty, securing the victory for Sheffield United.
[골닷컴] Reporter Lee Jeong-bin = Hwang Hee-chan was involved in scoring at the end of the second half, but Wolverhampton suffered an upset. He bowed his head as he dedicated Sheffield United’s first win of the season.
Wolverhampton lost 1-2 in the 11th round away match of the 2023-24 English Premier League (EPL) against Sheffield United held at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, England at midnight on the 5th (Korea time). Hwang Hee-chan contributed to a dramatic goal in the second half with his attacking moves, but it did not lead to victory.
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The home team, Sheffield United, came out in a 3-5-2 format. Wes Foderingham kept the goal. Jack Robinson, Auston Trusty and George Baldock were in charge of the defence. Luke Thomas, Gustavo Hamer, Oliver Norwood, Vinicius Souza and Jayden Bogle provided offense and defense. Cameron Archer and Rhian Brewster worked together as the top two.
The away team, Wolverhampton, responded with a 3-4-2-1 formation. The subject was wearing gloves. Tito Gomes, Craig Dawson and Max Kilman formed the back three. Rayan Aitnouri, Tommy Doyle, Mario Lemina and Nelson Semedo moved in midfield. Hee-chan Hwang and Mateusz Cunha supported the attack from the second line, and Sasha Kalajdjic held their grip in the front line.
In the 11th minute of the first half, Wolverhampton opened fire when Semedo exchanged passes with Hwang Hee-chan on the left flank and attempted a shot. In the 25th minute of the first half, Hwang Hee-chan passed a pass to the infiltrating Cunha, who converted it into a shot, creating a threatening scene.
In the 32nd minute, when Hwang Hee-chan’s ball was crossed in front of the opposing defender, Aitnuri tried to take the opportunity, but the shot went wide as it slipped. Sheffield United, with Brewster injured, brought on James McCarty before the end of the first half. Both teams cautiously finished the first half equal 0-0 without many shots coming out.
In the first minute of the second half, Archer attempted a curling shot from outside the box, but it grazed just wide of the top net. As Sheffield United steadily increased their attack, Wolverhampton made a change in the 16th minute of the second half by replacing Kalajic with Jean-Richner Bellegarde.
Sheffield United broke the calm atmosphere of the game in the 27th minute of the second half. Archer sprinted to take possession of the ball which had been deflected by an opposing player in an ambiguous manner. He then hit the Wolverhampton net with a bold mid-range shot. In the 36th minute of the second half, Wolverhampton removed Totti Gomes and added Fabio Silva to increase the number of attacks.
At the 44th minute of the second half, Wolverhampton managed to balance the score dramatically. The ball touched by Hwang Hee-chan headed towards Bellegarde, who drove the kick and opened the goal. With 6 minutes of added time in the second half, Sheffield United were awarded a penalty shortly before the end. Norwood, serving as kicker, finished the game and decided the game.
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