Wolves 2-4 Bournemouth Player Ratings: Kluivert’s hat-trick of penalties sinks the hosts

Bournemouth produced a remarkable performance in the 4-2 win over Wolves in the Premier League. The game got off to an exhilarating start after four goals were scored in the first quarter. Kluivert scored a cool penalty to put the Cherries ahead but Jorgen Strand Larsen equalised with a powerful header. However, Milos Kerkez put the visitors on front with a powerful strike following a brilliant inter-play before Kluivert made it 3-1 again from the spot, with Evanilson drawing a foul from keeper Jose Sa in the lead-up.

Strand Larsen restored the hopes of Wolves by burying home Goncalo Guedes’ pass in the 69th minute but only to see Kluivert net his third penalty a few minutes later. Sa was at fault again after clattering into Evanilson inside the box when he tried to collect Craig Dawson’s back pass. The defeat plunged Wolves into the relegation zone in the 18th place while the Cherries have moved to 11th in the the table.

Wolves Player Ratings vs Bournemouth

Goalkeeper

Jose Sa: 2/10 – Had a brain fade after plodding with the ball inside the penalty area before getting caught from the blind side by Evanilson. Couldn’t stop any of the two penalties and also had no chance against Kirkez’s strike. His night turned into a catastrophe after fouling Evanilson for the second time inside the box, leading to Kluivert’s third penalty goal.

Defenders

Rayan Ait Nouri: 5/10 – Sloppy in the possession and was wafer-thin in the back, allowing the crosses to mount from the left-hand side. However, he improved in the second half.

Toti Gomes: 5/10 – Conceded the penalty after failing to stop a hurtling Evanilson, eventually bringing him down.

Mario Lemina: 6/10 – Excelled as a make-shift centre-half, making vital tackles against Kluivert and Kerkez

Nelson Semedo: 6/10 – Looked solid in an otherwise fragile Wolves defence, winning a lot of physical battles

Rodrigo Gomes: 5/10 – Looked vibrant in the first half but was unfortunately replaced at halftime.

Midfielders

Andre: 5/10 – Was often overwhelmed by Bournemouth’s relentless pressing.

Joao Gomes: 5/10 – Looked out of sorts for the majority of the game but provided a brilliant long ball in the lead-up to Larsen’s second goal

Jean-Ricner Bellegrade: 6/10 – Whipped in a brilliant cross for Strand Larsen’s header and was everywhere on the pitch, trying to pull the strings

Attackers

Jorgen Strand Larsen: 8/10 – A stellar performance from the Norwegian marred by the result. Evidently growing into one of the most prolific strikers in the league. Headed home a powerful effort from a teasing Bellegrade’s cross and showcased his poaching instincts with a blasting strike for his second.

Matheus Cunha: 5/10 – Wolves’ man in form had a limited impact due to Bournemouth’s diligent defending.

Substitutes

Craig Dawson: 3/10 – Played a sloppy back pass to Sa leading to a penalty. Had a forgettable performances

Goncalo Guedes: 5/10 – Provided the assist to Larsen’s second after collecting a long ball from Gomes.

Hwang Hee-Chan: N/A

Carlos Forbs: N/A

Manager

Gary O’Neil: 4/10 – Would have looked to build on the two-match winning run but endured a miserable evening in front of the home crowd. A series of individual defensive blunders and the vulnerabilities in counter-attacks led to their defeat.

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Bournemouth Player Ratings vs Wolves

Goalkeeper

Kepa Arrizabalaga: 4/10 – Stood no chance against Larsen’s stunning double

Defenders

Milos Kerkez: 7/10 – Showed why he is one of the most sought-after players in the Premier League, scoring a powerful shot from a tight angle into the top corner of the net.

Marco Senesi: 6/10 – Looked sloppy on a couple of occasions but apart from that, he was a colossus in the backline, negating every potential threat from Wolves.

Illia Zabarnyi: 5/10 – Failed to get the better of Strand Larsen for both of his goals.

Adam Smith: 5/10 – Made a few defensive recoveries but was lacklustre on the offensive end.

Midfielders

Ryan Christie: 7/10 – Involved in the build-up for the first goal and his progressive passes were dangerous. Was also brilliant off the ball, making 6 recoveries

Tyler Adams: 6/10 – The midfield enforcer put in a great shift, disrupting Wolves’ momentum with his aggressive defending and pressing. Won 3 tackles and 5 tackles and made 4 interceptions

Justin Kluivert: 8/10 – Showed absolute composure for his hat-trick of penalties and his dribbling and ball-carrying caused problems for Wolves’ defence

Attackers

Marcus Tavernier: 7/10 – Set up Kerkez’s strike with a weighted pass and combined brilliantly with Evanilson. His work rate was also impressive.

David Brook: 6/10 – Looked sharp in the attack with brilliant footwork and combination play. Created 1 big chance

Evanilson: 8/10 – A massive performance from the Brazilian, winning three penalties. His ability to hold off the defenders and nimble footwork were the prominent features of his game

Substitutes

Dean Hujsen: N/A

Enes Unal: N/A

Dango Ouatarra: N/A

Phillip Billing: N/A

Adrian Iraola: 7/10 – Iraola’s men unsettled Wolves with their aggressive pressing and swift direct moves from the word go. Despite few lapses, the Cherries looked more in control of the game than Wolves and their attacking unit was lethal when breaking forward.

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