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Liam Keen analysis: Wolves boosted by some Brazilian brilliance

Boosted by some Brazilian brilliance, Wolves were in the party mood in the capital.

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To come from behind at a team doing well this season and pick up back-to-back wins - and a first away victory since February - takes some doing.

Results are currently more important than performances, but Wolves found a way to tick both boxes at Craven Cottage in an afternoon that could be the latest spark this club needs.

Fulham started the game stronger as former Wolves star Raul Jimenez missed a sitter from five yards, before Alex Iwobi eventually gave them the lead.

A superb Mario Lemina long ball and even better Matheus Cunha touch and finish dragged Wolves level, as the two sides entered the break at 1-1.

Gary O'Neil (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Gary O'Neil (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Wolves had survived a spell when they were struggling and losing, before scoring a goal from nowhere. That reaction was bolstered by what came in the second 45.

To put it frankly, Fulham hardly had a kick. A nice team move saw Cunha set up Joao Gomes for the second goal and as the game creeped towards the latter stages, Wolves were untroubled.

It was impressive how Wolves were able to keep Fulham at bay with ease, sit in their low block and win tackles, while carrying the ball forward with some threat.

The hosts made a number of attacking changes - including the introduction of former Wolves favourite Adama Traore - but the visitors were not fazed.

They dealt with everything Fulham had to offer and put them to the sword in the final third.

Matheus Cunha (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Matheus Cunha (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)