Brentford Beat Bournemouth 3-2 at The Gtech Community Stadium
Brentford pulled off a thrilling 3-2 win against Bournemouth at the Gtech Community Stadium today. Yoane Wissa was the star of the show, scoring two goals to help his team come from behind twice.
The match was a rollercoaster ride, with Bournemouth taking the lead through Evanilson’s opener in the 17th minute. But Brentford equalized just before halftime with Wissa’s header at the back post.
In the second half, Justin Kluivert restored Bournemouth’s lead with a goal from a set-piece routine. However, Brentford refused to give up and Mikkel Damsgaard scored the equalizer just 21 seconds after the restart.
Wissa then sealed the win for Brentford with his second goal, a lovely chipped finish, in the 58th minute ¹. This victory keeps Brentford unbeaten at home in the Premier League and moves them up to 10th place in the table.
Match Highlights:
- Yoane Wissa’s Hat-Trick Attempt: Wissa scored two crucial goals to extend Brentford’s impressive home record.
- Mikkel Damsgaard’s Equalizer: Damsgaard’s goal came just 21 seconds after Bournemouth took the lead in the second half.
- Justin Kluivert’s Strike: Kluivert’s goal from a set-piece routine gave Bournemouth a temporary lead.
The win is a significant boost for Brentford after their disappointing derby defeat on Monday Night Football. Thomas Frank’s side has shown remarkable resilience, and this victory will undoubtedly give them momentum going forward.