Brighton completed a dramatic late comeback to defeat Brentford 2-1 at the Amex Stadium, extending their impressive home form.
The Bees took the lead from the penalty spot through Yoane Wissa (standing in as penalty taker with Ivan Toney absent), but second-half goals from Danny Welbeck and Jack Hinshelwood turned the game on its head. Brentford were handed a golden chance to equalise in stoppage time when awarded another penalty, only for Bart Verbruggen to deny Wissa and seal all three points for the Seagulls.
Final Score: Brighton 2-1 Brentford
Goal Scorers:
- 29' Yoane Wissa (pen) — 0-1 (assist: Bryan Mbeumo)
- 71' Danny Welbeck (assist: Jan Paul van Hecke) — 1-1
- 84' Jack Hinshelwood — 2-1
Key Moments
- 29' GOAL! Brentford awarded a penalty after Mbeumo is brought down — Yoane Wissa steps up and coolly sends Verbruggen the wrong way. Bees 1-0 up!
- 71' GOAL! Brighton level! Van Hecke floats a perfect ball over the top, Danny Welbeck times his run perfectly and volleys home at the near post. 1-1!
- 84' GOAL! Turnover! Hinshelwood picks up a loose ball 25 yards out and drills a low drive through a crowd and into the bottom corner. Brighton 2-1 Brentford!
- 90+4' SAVED! Drama in stoppage time — Brentford win another penalty, but Verbruggen dives to his right to push away Wissa’s spot-kick and preserve the lead!
Match Highlights
- Pre-match: Both teams walk out under the Amex lights; the atmosphere is electric.
- 9' Jan Paul van Hecke clever back-heel, Georginio Rutter tees up Kaoru Mitoma, whose shot is tipped behind by Mark Flekken.
- 21' Wissa has the ball in the net but is flagged offside — correctly ruled out.
- 56' Huge chance for Brighton — Welbeck somehow blazes over from six yards.
- 71' Welbeck makes amends with a brilliant volley to equalise.
- 84' Youngster Jack Hinshelwood smashes home the winner from distance.
- 90+4' Heartbreak for Brentford as Verbruggen’s heroics in goal secure a vital three points for Fabian Hürzeler’s side.
Brighton climbs into the top half with another comeback victory, while Brentford’s away struggles continue despite a strong performance.
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