Raul Jimenez scores late penalty to draw for Wolves against Blackburn

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Raul Jimenez scores late penalty to draw for Wolves against Blackburn
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Raul Jimenez scored a penalty in stoppage time to earn Wolverhampton Wanderers a 2-2 draw against Blackburn Rovers at Molineux on August 14. Wolves led early with a goal from Marshall Munetsi, but Blackburn equalized through Sean McLoughlin and took the lead with a goal from Andri Gudjohnsen. Jimenez's late conversion salvaged a point for Wolves, who are looking to improve after a challenging start to the Championship season. The match featured an attendance of 30,984.

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  • Wolves open the season with a draw at home
  • Munetsi scores first for Wolves in the 18th minute
  • McLoughlin and Gudjohnsen score for Blackburn
  • Jimenez's penalty equalizes in stoppage time
  • Match attended by 30,984 fans at Molineux
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Returning hero Raúl Jiménez rescued a point for Wolves at the death as they drew 2-2 with Blackburn in the Championship's curtain-raiser at Molineux.

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Raul Jimenez scored a stoppage-time equaliser from the penalty spot on his return to Molineux to salvage a 2-2 draw for Wolves against Blackburn.

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