Late double from Strand Larsen seals Wolves comeback over West Ham in Carabao Cup
West Ham captain apologised for his reaction after a flashpoint at Molineux.
The incident sent a jolt through the ground and set a tense mood for the night.
The Norwegian striker Jorgen Strand Larsen came off the bench for Wolves.
He fired twice late, eight minutes from time and six minutes from time.
The comeback gave Wolves a hard fought 3-2 win in the Carabao Cup second round.
The way Wolves rode the pressure showed a team built on shape and grit, not vanity.
The Norwegian is a Newcastle target, a fact nobody in Wolverhampton ignores.
Wolves trust their defensive structure and a measured build up over showy flourishes.
A high line would have been criminal against West Ham pace and menace.
West Brom for life, and any southern side that treats Wolves as a temporary obstacle should beware.
This one was about character and discipline, not pretty football in the museum.
- Strand Larsen came off the bench to score twice late and turn the game.
- West Ham captain apologised for his reaction after a flashpoint at Molineux.
- The striker is linked with Newcastle and Wolves show they travel by shape, not style.
Jørgen Strand Larsen
Wolverhampton Wanderers