It may have only been last night, but Wolves fans are already putting their famous win over Manchester United into the history books. After drawing 1-1 with the Red Devils at Old Trafford in the Premier League they went one better in the FA Cup and had a magic moment from the ever-impressive Diogo Jota to thank for it.
Diogo doing what Diogo does best.
— Wolves (@Wolves) 16 March 2019
As Premier League strike partners go, Wolverhampton Wanderers may just be witnessing their best ever pairing in the form of Jota and Raul Jimenez, as they both netted again last night. Jimenez’s first was a well-taken strike despite everyone in Molineux, and those watching at home, believing that the Mexican had taken too long. But what followed that goal was a moment of pure magic.
Jota had all the space in the world to run into when he was played into space, yet he had still had Luke Shaw to beat before he could think about doubling his side’s lead. However, he made both look easy, as he left Shaw with a mouthful of grass before smashing past Sergio Romero at his near post and sending Molineux into pandemonium. Limbs were everywhere and even 24 hours on the adrenaline from the celebrations haven’t died down, as the fans know it’s a goal that will live long in the memory.
You can read the Wolves fans’ thoughts on Jota here:
Not too Shaw about the defending but it was a tidy finish!
— Bad Betty (@badbettytips) 16 March 2019
I think I’m gonna have a little cry tonight #NunosDream
— Paul Taylor (@wolvesboypaul) March 16, 2019
What a goal, what a player
— Chris Cramphorn (@cjcChris13) 16 March 2019
Is there a better site in football than Diogo peeling off to the left after scoring in front of the Southbank?
— Wolves WWFC (@wolves_wwfc) 17 March 2019
Must have watched this 20 times /_/
— Its Me /_/ (@_ItsMe01_) March 17, 2019
Such a fantastic moment, what a player!
— Olly Stock (@olly_stock) 17 March 2019
A thing of beauty!!!
— wayne ormsby (@ointheknow83) March 17, 2019
Diogo on repeat! Love him
— Jo Francis (@jolenedog) 16 March 2019
https://twitter.com/DavidMills73/status/1107062449855959040
Jota is going a long way to stake a claim as one of the best players in the Premier League outside of the top six, and yesterday’s famous goal only helped his cause.
