Wolves earned a long-overdue point on match day nine of the Premier League season against Brighton.
The Old Gold left it incredibly late to hurt Fabian Hurzeler’s side, as a stoppage-time goal from Matheus Cunha represented an equaliser at the death.
There was a sense of anxiety that filled the Amex when Rayan Ait-Nouri got one back for Wolves in the 87th minute, nerves that Gary O’Neil’s pack fed off.
Cunha’s late equaliser sent the away end into pandemonium as Wolves completed a comeback to earn their second point of the season.
Tommy Doyle makes Wolves vs Brighton admission
It was a memorable afternoon for Wolves on the South Coast, with a point collected in dramatic circumstances.
There will be few more relieved that O’Neil, whose position as manager was questioned prior to the game due to the club’s dreadful start to the campaign.
While Wolves still sit 19th in the table and four points from safety, some breathing space came from the Old Gold’s late draw, a result that Tommy Doyle admitted his side predicted to some degree.
Despite going 2-0 down on the road, the midfielder explained why all faith was not lost on the pitch, via Express and Star.
“Sometimes you just get a feeling when you’re in the game and we were playing better, especially in the second half.
“Their goal was against the run of play and sometimes you get a feeling on the pitch that something will come out of it,” Doyle said, sharing that the squad sensed that they would find a way back into the contest.
“We responded quickly through Rayan and then had the ending. It’s a good feeling but let’s turn it into three points next week.”
It was so nearly six consecutive losses for Wolves, which could have painted an ugly picture for O’Neil’s future.
Wolves have to keep the momentum going
A draw wasn’t a win, however, given how it was so nearly a defeat, the Old Gold will carry the feeling of a long overdue high.
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Seeing the away fans celebrate joyously should give the players incentive to really push on and turn things around.
The next two games represent absolute must-wins for O’Neil’s side, who host relegation rivals Southampton and out-of-form Crystal Palace next.
Taking six points from the two fixtures could dramatically impact the scene at the bottom of the table, and ease the pressure surrounding the manager’s future.