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Super sub Tawanda Chirewa fires Wolves to dramatic Turf Moor comeback
Tawanda Chirewa scored seconds after entering as Wolves ended Burnley’s lead and moved into the Championship play-off places.
On Friday, substitute Tawanda Chirewa scored seconds after entering the match to lift Wolves to a 2-1 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor, ending a losing streak.
Jamie Vardy put Burnley ahead in the 20th minute, marking his 20th straight season of scoring after exploiting defensive lapses from Wolves.
Sean Neave helped create the equalizer for Fer Lopez before Wolves manager Cesar Peixoto turned to his bench; Chirewa capitalized on Igor's error to beat goalkeeper Gregoire Coudert.
The victory lifts Wolves to 6th in the Championship table and back into the play-off places, while Burnley drops to 4th from bottom.
Wolves celebrated their first win at Turf Moor since 2010, a significant result during a demanding stretch of three games in seven days.
In the 11th round of the English Championship (second division), Burnley faced Wolverhampton Wanderers FC (Wolves) on the 16th local time, with Burnley losing 1-2. In this match, former England international striker Jamie Vardy scored the opening goal with a superb run. The 39-year-old veteran striker scored his first goal since joining Burnley.