Wolverhampton Wanderers came from 2-1 down to win 3-2 against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon and Matt Doherty was one of many players lauded for his performance. The 28-year-old had a hand in two of Wolves’ goals and was equally as impressive with his defensive duties.
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After Tottenham broke the deadlock through Steven Bergwijn, Doherty equalised inside of half an hour. He scored from close-range after Spurs failed to deal with a Ruben Vinagre cross.
Immediately after the restart, Wolves went behind again through Serge Aurier. Doherty turned provider to equalise, however, squaring the ball for Diogo Jota to tap-in after a solo run from Adama Traore.
He also produced a match-saving block at the end of the game to ensure all three points went back to Wolverhampton. Supporters were impressed and hailed his performance on social media.
https://twitter.com/JustinL1977_/status/1234159633876561921?s=20
That was a Doherty master class today, I won't hear any more slander against him when Vinagre is a liability on the left. #wwfc
— Hobbs FC (@PortuWolves) March 1, 2020
Doherty superb special mention . #wwfc #wolves
— Lesane-parish-crooks…_🐺 (@Treborm44) March 1, 2020
Where are all the Doherty haters now. Exceptional game today 🔥🔥🔥 #wwfc jota was also superb
— Sam Jackson (@Sam_Jackson93) March 1, 2020
#wwfc | It’s on 🤫
To be behind twice & still win, particularly away from home when you aren’t at your best takes some serious belief & heart.#wwfc improved as the game went on & the winning goal was a thing of beauty.
What a winning goal it was as well.#TOTWOL
Doherty ⭐️
— Ryan Leister (@MrRyanLeister) March 1, 2020
https://twitter.com/Josh_uaBradshaw/status/1234248698219110401?s=20
Don’t cha wish your right back was Doherty #wwfc pic.twitter.com/1WQtRhsxxX
— 🧸steph (@steph_wwfc) March 1, 2020
https://twitter.com/JustinL1977_/status/1234145983514238977?s=20
– The incredible 21 points Wolves have accrued from losing positions
– Brilliance of Diogo Jota and Matt Doherty
– Adama Traore's shoulder becoming more and more a concern
– A favourable run of fixturesAll included in this week's Wolves debrief. #wwfc https://t.co/P20FP1urF0
— Joe Edwards (@JoeEdwards43) March 2, 2020
Against Tottenham, Doherty played for 90 minutes, had 62 touches, won two aerial duels, completed 74.3% of his 35 passes, had two shots which were both on target, whipped in one cross, made four tackles, blocked one shot, made two interceptions, drew two fouls and made four clearances.
Doherty has made 37 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring and creating 10 goals. The 28-year-old has been a regular under Nuno Espirito Santo and is currently undroppable with the way he’s playing.
