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  "id": 914468,
  "title": "Jimenez rescues dramatic Wolves draw in Championship opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/jimenez-rescues-dramatic-wolves-draw-in-championship-opener-914468",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T22:58:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/jimenez-rescues-dramatic-wolves-draw-in-championship-opener/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Raul Jimenez, the Mexico World Cup star, secured a dramatic 2-2 draw for Wolves against Blackburn in the Championship opener on Friday. Playing in the Championship for the first time in eight years after relegation from the Premier League, Wolves were hoping for an immediate return to the top-flight. Cesar Peixoto, who took over as Wolves boss from Rob Edwards, had just two minutes left to salvage a win before Jimenez scored a stoppage-time penalty. The former Fulham star, who bought a scarf for every fan in the South Bank stand, expressed his joy at being back at Wolves and giving them love for the past eight years. Wolves had been struggling last season, winning only three league matches, which led to fan protests against Chinese owners Fosun. The early signs of the game were positive as hosts Kieran Trippier scored for Wolves in the 18th minute. However, Blackburn equalised in the 27th minute, and further reduced the lead to 2-2 in the 48th minute when Andri Gudjohnsen scored.",
  "summary": "Raul Jimenez’s late penalty secured a dramatic 2-2 draw for Wolves against Blackburn in their Championship opener. Read about the Wolves Championship campa Read More: https://punchng.com/jimenez-rescues-dramatic-wolves-draw-in-championship-opener/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Jimenez rescues dramatic Wolves draw in Championship opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/jimenez-rescues-dramatic-wolves-draw-in-championship-opener",
        "published": "2026-08-14T22:38:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Jimenez rescues dramatic Wolves draw in Championship opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/jimenez-rescues-dramatic-wolves-draw-in-championship-opener-915374",
        "published": "2026-08-14T22:46:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Wolves ride luck to escape defeat against Blackburn on Championship return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/wolves-ride-luck-to-escape-defeat-against-blackburn-on-championship",
        "published": "2026-08-15T09:50:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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