Wolves have reached the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup for the first time in 17 years after a 3-1 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion at Molineux.
Brighton threatened from the start, commanding the possession, before Tyler Roberts won a penalty for Wolves and Oliver Tipton coolly slotted away to give Wolves an early lead.
Despite conceding early the visitors regained control of the match and levelled the scores. Zak Sturge found himself with space on the right and floated a ball towards a crowded back post. Zak Emmerson rose the highest in the area and headed low past Palmi Arinbjornsson.
Nathan Fraser would soon add his name to the scoresheet. The Wolves striker caught onto a loose, looping pass in behind the Brighton defence. Cutting in from the right, the awkward angle proved nothing to him as he stroked the ball underneath Tommy Reid to regain the lead for Wolves.
After halftime, against the run of play Wolves added a third this time from Harvey Griffiths. Harry Birtwistle received a pass inside the area and jinxed his way to the goal line before shooting on target. Reid saved parrying the ball to Fraser's feet who lashed at the loose ball. Again, the shot was blocked and fell to Griffiths who, without hesitation, smashed into an open goal from the centre of the penalty area.
Wolves now will meet Manchester United in the semi-finals.
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