Brighton Edges 3-2 Over Wolves in Carabao Cup Clash

On Wednesday night, Brighton emerged victorious against Wolves with a 3-2 scoreline, securing their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

Brighton quickly asserted their dominance, taking a two-goal lead thanks to early goals from Carlos Baleba in the 14th minute and Simon Adingra in the 31st. For much of the first half, Wolves struggled to make an impact.

However, just before halftime, Wolves found a glimmer of hope when Goncalo Guedes scored from Matt Doherty’s cutback, narrowing the deficit to 2-1.

The second half saw Wolves come out with renewed vigor. A threatening cross from Nelson Semedo nearly found the back of the net, only for Jason Steele to make a crucial last-minute clearance that preserved Brighton’s lead.

Wolves continued to push for an equalizer, but Guedes squandered a key opportunity, shooting wide when one-on-one with Steele.

Brighton capitalized on Wolves’ missed chances when Ferdi Kadioglu scored from close range after Danny Welbeck’s shot was parried, extending their lead to 3-1.

Despite the setback, Wolves pressed on and were rewarded when Tommy Doyle took advantage of a defensive error to score off the underside of the crossbar, bringing the score to 3-2.

Brighton managed to hold on to their lead, advancing to the next round, with the draw set for September 25.

After the match, Brighton’s head coach Fabian Hurzeler expressed satisfaction with the win but highlighted concerns over “silly mistakes” that allowed Wolves back into contention. Despite remaining unbeaten under his leadership, he emphasized the need for improvement. “We played well until the 44th minute,” Hurzeler remarked. “That goal we conceded was lazy and against our identity. We must learn quickly from these moments.”

Wolves’ manager Gary O’Neil noted his team’s resilience, believing that positive results are on the horizon. “They can feel that we’re close in these games,” he said. “But playing well isn’t enough. We need to be tougher and manage key moments better.”

While Brighton celebrated their victory, both teams recognized the importance of addressing areas for improvement as they prepare for upcoming matches.