Wolverhampton qualifies for the Round of 16 in the FA Cup

February 09, 2025 / 8:53 PM

Sharjah 24 – AFP: Wolverhampton secured a spot in the FA Cup round of 16 after defeating Blackburn Rovers 2-0 in the fourth round of the competition.

Key victory over Blackburn Rovers

Wolverhampton earned a valuable 2-0 win against host Blackburn Rovers, who play in the English Championship, on Sunday. The match saw both goals scored within a minute of each other.

Goals from Joao Gomes and Matheus Cunha

Joao Gomes opened the scoring for Wolverhampton in the 33rd minute, and his teammate Matheus Cunha quickly doubled their lead in the following minute.

Boost for Wolverhampton's morale

This victory provides a morale boost for Wolverhampton, especially after a challenging season in the English Premier League, where they currently sit in 17th place, just two points above the relegation zone.