Substitute Danny Ings’ late equalizer earned Aston Villa a point and denied Wolves a crucial Premier League victory in the West Midlands derby at Villa Park.
Angus canceled out a delightful first-half strike from Daniel Pudens as he picked up the ball from Jose Sa and raced in behind the defense to head home Tyrone Mings’ superb pass.
Podnes ensured the visitors capitalized on their purposeful start as the Portuguese forward slotted past Douglas Luiz before curling a 12th-minute opener past World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Making his first appearance since winning the World Cup with Argentina last month, Golden Glove winner Martinez was called upon to deny Mathis Nunes from close range as the visitors continued to pose more of a threat.
The hosts finally got the action going in the final 20 minutes, Max Kilman clearing Ludwig Augustinsson’s shot off the line before Angus’ leveller.
But despite constant pressure they were unable to force a late winner and an emotional Leon Bailey had to console his team-mates at the full-time whistle as he missed a late chance, scoring for Sa in stoppage time. Had to shoot wide from an angle. .
“It’s a big occasion. He was crying but it’s good,” Villa manager Unai Emery said of Bale’s occasion, speaking to JEE News.
“If he’s crying, it’s because he was feeling, and it’s good to feel moments like that and take responsibility. I want to help him take responsibility and do his best. “
Wolves remain in the relegation places, one point from safety, while Villa have climbed one place to 11th.
Bale leaves in tears as Emery and Lopetegui share the points again.
It was the second time in two different league competitions this season that Emery and Julen Lopetegui shared the touchline, as the two Spaniards became the first managers to meet in both La Liga and the Premier League in the same season.
The first encounter in Spain’s top flight in September saw Emery’s Villarreal come back to earn a 1-1 draw against Sevilla.
Once again, though this time in the West Midlands, Lopetegui saw his side denied victory, which would have lifted Wolves out of the relegation places.
Wolves’ shortcomings in attack have been the key to their early season struggles – they remain the league’s lowest scorer with 11 goals in 18 games – but a rare moment of quality from Pudence ensured their The encouraging start was not in vain.
Ezri Konsa had by then cleared Nathan Collins’ goalbound header off the line, while only Martinez’s quick reaction prevented Nunes from taking advantage.
Villa have looked well organized in defense and dynamic in attack under Emery so far but they struggled to keep up the pace with an impressive 2-0 win over a highly motivated Wolves at Tottenham on Sunday.
Despite an encouraging start to life under Emery, there were signs of frustration among the home support with the hosts in the first half.
But Wolves hit back after the break and Bailly, Cash, Buendia and Augustinsson all had efforts before Villa Park had hopes of a late winner.
The biggest chance to win the match was undoubtedly Bailly, who was obviously still recovering from his 94th minute miss as he sank to the ground at full-time.
The Jamaican winger later posted on his Instagram: “I’m really sorry to the Villains. I feel guilty for not coming away with the three points tonight.”
Bailey added: “It’s really hard to take and I’m very disappointed in myself. Of course it’s going to be very difficult to sleep tonight but I’ll try to keep my head up.”
