Wolves found an unlikely hero on Tuesday night, as Brazilian midfielder André scored a dramatic late winner in the 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Molineux.
The former Fluminense player netted his first goal for Wolves deep into stoppage time, securing a crucial result in the club’s fight to avoid relegation. Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte spoke to the midfielder after the match, with André admitting the moment carried special meaning.
“I’m very happy about my first goal here at Wolves, and even more because it came in such an important match, in front of our fans,” he said.
“I had been looking for this goal for some time. I’m very happy to have helped the club and my teammates. It was a great victory. Everyone deserves congratulations for their effort and dedication.”
The Brazilian joined Wolves with a reputation as a defensive midfielder who rarely scores. However, he stepped up when it mattered most, delivering a decisive moment in front of the home crowd.
First Wolves goal comes at the perfect moment
André’s strike also arrived during a difficult period for Wolves. The club currently sits at the bottom of the Premier League table and faces a tough battle to avoid relegation.
The win over Liverpool changed the mood around Molineux. It also extended Wolves’ recent run to two consecutive victories, offering a small but important boost in confidence.
The midfielder acknowledged the season has not gone according to plan but insisted the squad will keep fighting.
“The season has not gone the way we expected, but while there is still a chance we will keep working and giving our maximum on the pitch,” André said.
“We will continue fighting until the end and I believe these two consecutive wins against strong opponents increase our confidence for the rest of the season.”
Still a mountain to climb
Wolves now have 16 points after 30 Premier League matches. The gap to safety remains significant, but the club suddenly has momentum after two impressive results.
Their schedule also adds an interesting twist. Wolves will face Liverpool again soon, this time in a cup match, giving André and his teammates another opportunity to test themselves against one of the league’s strongest sides.
Meanwhile, the Brazilian midfielder still hopes to return to the national team. André was called up by Carlo Ancelotti for Brazil friendlies last October and remains in contention for future squads, especially with Bruno Guimarães currently recovering from injury.
For now, though, Wolves will focus entirely on the relegation battle. André’s stoppage-time goal may not change the table immediately, but it has given the team something they badly needed – belief.
