Kamara’s Thunderbolt Lifts Villa in a Fierce Derby Clash
So, let me walk you through what turned into a gritty but hugely significant derby win for Aston Villa, as they edged out Wolverhampton Wanderers 1–0 at Villa Park. It was one of those games where tension hung in the air from the first whistle, and every loose ball felt like it mattered just a little more than usual.
The match stayed goalless for more than an hour, largely because Wolves defended with real determination and Villa just couldn’t find that final moment of quality. But the breakthrough eventually came, and it arrived in style. Boubacar Kamara, who isn’t exactly known for scoring often, stepped up with a stunning strike in the 67th minute. The ball was drilled into the top corner from the edge of the box—hit so cleanly and so confidently that the entire stadium felt it instantly. It was only his second Premier League goal in 81 appearances, but what a time to produce it.
Before that moment, Villa had looked frustrated. They enjoyed more of the ball, but Wolves were stubborn, organised, and surprisingly threatening on the break. In fact, Wolves thought they had taken the lead earlier when Jorgen Strand Larsen put the ball in the net. However, the goal was ruled out because Jhon Arias was judged to be obstructing Emi Martínez from an offside position. It was one of those calls that Wolves fans will argue over for days, but the decision stood.
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And Wolves didn’t stop there. Yerson Mosquera saw a header pushed onto the bar by Martínez, who was kept busy throughout the afternoon. The Villa goalkeeper later denied Jean-Ricner Bellegarde with a sharp low save, and those narrow escapes kept the home side alive long enough to find their moment.
Once Kamara’s goal went in, the atmosphere shifted. Villa started to control things more comfortably, and their defensive unit—led by Konsa, Torres, and Digne—kept Wolves from finding a late equaliser. Unai Emery’s side saw out the final minutes with maturity, something that has become a trademark of their season.
This win lifted Aston Villa to third place in the Premier League, just one point behind Manchester City, and extended their run to five consecutive victories in all competitions. It’s a sign of a team playing with confidence, rhythm, and belief.
For Wolves, the story was much harsher. The defeat kept them bottom of the table, winless, and now nine points from safety. Rob Edwards clearly has a massive task on his hands, but to their credit, his players didn’t look like a beaten team—just one that desperately needs results.
In the end, it was a fierce derby decided by one brilliant moment, and Villa were the ones who seized it.
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