Amorim headed home Wolves’ second goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time, as it came at a time when United were chasing the game.
The task was not made any easier by the dismissal of captain Bruno Fernandes for the third time this season after being booked in the first half, with Wolves captain Nelson Semedo picking up a second yellow at the start of the second, red, and Monday’s New Suspended for Castle’s visit to Old Trafford.
“I’m always disappointed with a red card but it can happen,” Amorim said. “He wants to go for the ball but the other guy touches it first. There’s contact but it’s difficult for him.”
If there was luck in the success for Wolves, it was only revealed by the fact that Cunha faced a charge of misconduct from the Football Association for his actions in the riots following the home defeat by Ipswich earlier this month. Have to do.
The Brazilian is so important to Wolves, it’s hard to imagine they could have achieved this feat without him. The prospect of a long ban weighed heavily on Molineux as the fog lingered throughout the evening.
“He is a top player, a special player,” Pereira said. “He knows he’s lost emotional control. [after the Ipswich game] But he is a very good person.”
Pereira also spoke about the “energy” in his dressing room, the commitment of his players and the connection with the supporters. This he has achieved in less than a fortnight.