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Atsuki Ito scores as Bolton beat Wolverhampton 3-1
Atsuki Ito scored Bolton's opening goal against Wolverhampton in England's second division on October 13.
It was his second league goal of the season and came in his first start since joining Bolton, according to one report.
After a corner, Bolton sent the ball into the area, and Ito volleyed in after the defence cleared it.
The goal was disputed because of contact with goalkeeper José Sá during the corner, with a local report saying Sá appeared to be struck by an elbow and knocked down.
The referee let play continue, and the goal stood.
Wolverhampton equalised after half-time, but Bolton scored twice more to win 3-1.
The sources give no further details about any review or action over the disputed goal.
Bolton beat Wolverhampton 3-1 in a league match on October 13.
Atsuki Ito scored Bolton’s opening goal with a right-footed volley in the 28th minute.
Wolverhampton scored in the second half, but Bolton added two more goals to secure the win.
The validity of Ito’s goal drew attention because of reported contact between Bolton captain Eoin Toal and Wolverhampton goalkeeper José Sá during the corner.
- Who
- Bolton and Wolverhampton, with Atsuki Ito scoring for Bolton.
- What
- Bolton won 3-1, and Ito scored the opening goal.
- When
- October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Bolton won after scoring three goals; the sources do not state a broader reason.
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Ito volleyed the ball into the centre of the goal to put Bolton ahead.
Wolverhampton scored to make it 1-1.
Bolton scored again.
Bolton added another goal and went on to win 3-1.
- Final score
- Bolton 3-1 Wolverhampton
- Ito’s goal
- Right-footed volley into the centre of the goal
- Goal time
- 28th minute
- Competition round
- League match, 10th round
- Match date
- October 13, 2026
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What people are saying
The opposing goalkeeper also appeared to have been elbowed, but the referee did not blow the whistle and allowed play to continue.
I got goosebumps!