Jimenez rescues dramatic Wolves draw in Championship opener
LONDON: Mexico World Cup star Raul Jimenez saved Wolves from an embarrassing start to the Championship campaign as his late penalty rescued a 2-2 draw against Blackburn in the opening game of the season on Friday.
Raul Jimenez, a former Mexico World Cup star, secured a dramatic 2-2 draw for Wolves against Blackburn in the Championship opener on Friday. This late penalty was Jimenez's second goal of the game, rescuing a point for the team in their first-ever Championship match since their relegation from the Premier League last season. The 35-year-old Wolves forward expressed his joy at returning to the club, where he spent eight years before his departure, stating that it felt amazing to score in the opening game and to give back to the fans who had supported him during that time.
Following their relegation, Wolves had only managed three league wins last season, which had led to fan protests against their Chinese owners Fosun. Cesar Peixoto, who returned to Wolves following his tenure at Gil Vicente, took charge of the team in his first game, hoping for a swift return to the top flight.
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