Tolu Arokodare reacts after crucial Premier League goal in Wolves comeback vs Brentford
Tolu Arokodare played a decisive role as Wolverhampton Wanderers fought back to secure a 2–2 draw against Brentford in the Premier League.
The Nigerian striker came off the bench to score a vital equaliser, continuing his improvement since arriving in England.
Tolu Arokodare delivers crucial Premier League goal in Wolves comeback
Arokodare started the match among the substitutes and was introduced in the 75th minute as Wolves searched for a way back into the game.
Just three minutes after coming on, the forward reacted quickly at the far post to meet a precise delivery from João Gomes.
He guided his header past Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher to level the score and complete the comeback.
The goal marked Arokodare’s third in the Premier League since his summer move from Genk and underlined his importance as a physical presence in attack.
Arokodare reveals Rob Edwards’ instructions before Wolves comeback
After the match, Arokodare opened up on the message he received from Wolves manager Rob Edwards before stepping onto the pitch.
“He said I should go and try and score because we are getting a lot of chances and crosses, and we needed a presence,” Arokodare told Sky Sports.
“My job was to come help him, and I am glad I was able to score.”
Wolves nearly completed a dramatic turnaround moments after the equaliser, with Arokodare again at the centre of the action.
The striker rose highest inside the six-yard box but saw his powerful header strike the crossbar.
Reflecting on that chance, he admitted the outcome could have been even better.
“It was a very good cross from { Jackson } Tchatchoua, but I was quite unlucky because I hit the post. He was also unlucky in the second because he hit the post.”
“It would have been great if those two chances went in but we will take the point because we started the game not as we wanted it, with two goals down, but we ended it well.
However, Wolves responded before the break through Adam Armstrong, setting the stage for Arokodare’s late intervention.
The result highlights Wolves’ resilience and Arokodare’s growing role as a reliable attacking option capable of changing games.
