Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa earn Brentford victory over Crystal Palace
Brentford defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 in the Premier League at the Brentford Community Stadium. Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring and Yoane Wissa sealed the win late on in this thrilling Sunday encounter.
Mbeumo breaks the deadlock for Brentford
At the Brentford Community Stadium, it was Bryan Mbeumo who put the hosts ahead after a goalless opening quarter of an hour. The forward struck in the 29th minute to make it 1-0, assisted by teammate Yoane Wissa. The goal gave Brentford a solid foundation for what would ultimately prove to be a narrow but deserved victory.
Own goal brings Crystal Palace level
Crystal Palace fought their way back into the match, however. In the 56th minute, the equaliser arrived via an own goal, making it 1-1. The leveller breathed new life into the visitors and turned the contest into an open affair once again.
Wissa seals the win late on
It was ultimately Yoane Wissa who made the difference for Brentford. The forward, who had already provided the assist for the opening goal, scored the decisive 2-1 in the 76th minute to secure all three points for Brentford in the Premier League.
Upcoming fixtures for both clubs
Brentford continue their season with home games against Liverpool on 25 August and Southampton on 31 August, followed by an away trip to Manchester City on 14 September. Crystal Palace host West Ham United on 24 August, travel to Chelsea on 1 September, and welcome Leicester City to their ground on 14 September.
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Source: Sportmonks
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