Wolves 2-3 West Brom: Sam Allardyce wins his first game as Baggies boss as the visitors come from behind to earn crucial victory at Molineux... with Matheus Pereira netting twice from the penalty spot in entertaining Black Country Derby

Daily Mail | January 16, 2021

Sam Allardyce enjoyed a first win as West Brom manager, against his boyhood heroes Wolves, with two penalties from Matheus Pereira ultimately deciding a thrilling Black Country derby.

In the first meeting between the two rivals since 2012, Albion struck early through Pereira before Wolves hit back to lead at half-time with goals from Fabio Silva and Willy Boly.

But with Albion desperately needing the points to aid their relegation battle, Semi Ajayi levelled via a long throw before Callum Robinson earned his second penalty of the afternoon - and Pereira converted again.

Matheus Pereira was the West Brom hero as they won for the first time under Sam Allardyce

The Brazilian scored twice from the penalty-spot as the Baggies came from behind at Molineux

Semi Ajayi equalised for West Brom early in the second-half with a clever header from a throw

Willy Boly had given Wolves a 2-1 lead at half-time after prodding home from close-range

Wolves' 18-year-old striker Fabio Silva netted with an accurate finish in the first-half

The win could be a turning point for Allardyce's side in their battle to avoid relegation

MATCH FACTS AND PLAYER RATINGS

Wolves (4-3-3): Rui Patricio 6: Semedo 6, Coady 5.