Rodrigo Gomes ended a six-month goal drought with a brace that helped Wolverhampton Wanderers secure a dramatic comeback victory at Molineux Stadium. The Portugal Under-21 winger scored twice within three minutes before halftime, turning the tide for Wolves after they had fallen behind early in the match.

Stoke City’s Sam Gallagher opened the scoring with a striking long-range goal, which was quickly recognized as a contender for the season’s best. However, Wolves responded strongly, with Raul Jimenez adding a penalty amid some controversy, followed by Jordan James, who came off the bench to net his first goal since joining the club on loan from Wales. James’ contribution extended Wolves’ unbeaten run to begin the campaign.

Reflecting on his goals, Gomes described the day as “perfect” and expressed hope for continued scoring contributions. “It’s always good to score goals and help the team win – that’s the most important thing,” he said. Gomes acknowledged that while his goals might not have been the most aesthetically pleasing, they were significant and said he looks forward to more goals and assists throughout the season. He also praised the atmosphere created by the home crowd, emphasizing the importance of fan support as the team faces a challenging schedule. “Together, we can have a very good season,” he added.

For Stoke City, the defeat marked their third consecutive loss, leaving them at the bottom of the league table. Manager Mark Robins acknowledged the team’s talent and said his players posed a consistent threat during the match. However, he attributed the loss to avoidable errors that resulted in four goals conceded. “We made some schoolboy decisions that have cost us,” Robins commented. “We need to wear it, learn from it and don’t do it again.”

The result bolsters Wolves’ early-season momentum as they aim to build on recent positive performances, while Stoke seeks to reverse their poor form amid growing pressure on their manager.