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Wolves Advance to FA Cup Fifth Round with 2-0 Win Over Blackburn

Goals from Joao Gomes and Matheus Cunha in quick succession secure Wolverhampton's victory against Championship side Blackburn Rovers.

  • Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated Blackburn Rovers 2-0 at Ewood Park to progress to the FA Cup fifth round.
  • Joao Gomes opened the scoring in the 33rd minute after capitalizing on a Blackburn error, with his shot slipping under goalkeeper Balazs Toth.
  • Matheus Cunha doubled Wolves' lead less than a minute later with a powerful strike into the far corner, assisted by Nelson Semedo.
  • Blackburn, who made eight changes to their lineup, had a goal disallowed for offside and struggled to convert opportunities despite debut appearances from new signings.
  • The Premier League side, battling relegation domestically, remains in contention for a deep FA Cup run, marking their first potential final since their 1960 victory.
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