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George Bennett

Wolves slapped with FA charge over protests during controversial Leeds United defeat

Wolves have been charged by the Football Association for an incident during their 4-2 defeat against Leeds United at Molineux on Saturday.

Players and coaching staff remonstrated with officials after Rodrigo scored Leeds' fourth goal in second-half stoppage time. Wolves claimed that Adama Traore was fouled in the build-up but the goal was allowed to stand after a VAR review.

"Wolverhampton Wanderers FC has been charged following an incident in the 98th minute of its Premier League game against Leeds on Saturday 18 March," an FA statement read.

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"It's alleged that the club failed to ensure its players and/or technical area occupants do not heave in a way which is improper towards an assistant referee and the fourth official"

Wolves will have until Monday to respond to the FA charge. Unused substitute Matheus Nunes was shown a red card for his reaction to Rodrigo's goal, but that was later overturned after Wolves successfully appealed his three-match suspension.

Goals from Jack Harrison, Luke Ayling, Rasmus Kristensen, and Rodrigo inspired Leeds to a crucial victory over fellow relegation rivals Wolves. The Whites have collected seven points from their opening four league games under Javi Gracia, and climbed two points ahead of the relegation zone before the international break.

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