Matheus Cunha delivered a sensational performance, scoring twice to inspire Wolves to a stunning 4-1 comeback victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. The win lifts Gary O’Neil’s side out of the Premier League relegation zone and marks a vital step forward in their campaign, while Fulham drop to ninth after suffering only their second home league defeat of the season.
The match began with Fulham in control, as the home side adapted quickly to the damp and windy conditions. Fulham nearly took the lead early on when Raul Jimenez, facing his former club, missed a golden opportunity. The in-form forward somehow smashed the crossbar from just a few yards out, leaving the home fans in disbelief.
Fulham’s persistence eventually paid off in the 20th minute when Alex Iwobi unleashed a sensational strike from the edge of the box. His curling effort into the top-left corner sent the home crowd into jubilation and looked to set the tone for the evening.
However, Wolves responded unexpectedly and emphatically. Just past the half-hour mark, Matheus Cunha equalized with a moment of brilliance. Receiving a lofted pass from Mario Lemina, Cunha controlled the ball with precision before deftly flicking it past Bernd Leno, silencing the lively Craven Cottage crowd.
Eight minutes into the second half, Wolves turned the game on its head. A slick passing sequence around the Fulham box culminated in Cunha threading a clever pass to his compatriot João Gomes, who calmly slotted a low shot into the far corner to give the visitors the lead.
Cunha’s masterclass continued as he delivered the goal of the match in the 73rd minute. The Brazilian striker picked up the ball 25 yards out and curled an exquisite shot beyond the outstretched Leno, further solidifying Wolves’ dominance. Substitute Gonçalo Guedes then added a fourth in stoppage time, rounding off the scoreline with a clinical finish that perhaps flattered the visitors but underlined their ruthlessness on the night.
The result sees Wolves claim back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since February, lifting them out of the relegation zone and providing a massive boost to their survival hopes. Meanwhile, Marco Silva’s Fulham will be left ruing missed chances and lapses in defense as they failed to build on their strong start, slipping to a disappointing defeat at home.
