Brentford twice took the lead through Brian Mbeumo and Yohan Wissa to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in Sunday’s opening Premier League game.
Venue: G-Tech Community StadiumThe London derby saw Brentford host Crystal Palace. With the home side being under scrutiny for not including star striker Ivan Toney in either the first or reserve squad. With speculation linking him with a move UFABET
Crystal Palace almost took the lead in the 26th minute. When they were awarded a free kick on the right and Eberechi Ese curled a shot around the wall and into the near post. With Mark Flekken intentionally going out to intercept the ball, leaving space open.
However, VAR checked and found Will Hughes had fouled a home player in the penalty area without the ball.
After that, Brentford shot to lead 1-0 in the 29th minute.
With a quick counter-attack from their own half. Yohan Wissa passed to the right for Brian Mbeumo to drag into the penalty area. Adjust to his left foot and curve the ball in easily. With Marc Guehi opening up a lot of space.
The visitors almost equalized in the second half in the 50th minute from a short corner kick. Daichi Kamada passed to the penalty area and Adam Wharton swung a left-footed shot. The ball hit two home players and bounced just wide of the post. Leaving Flekken dead-footed.56′ Crystal Palace equalized 1-1.
The ball from left wingback Tyrick Mitchell crossed deep to the far post for right wingback Daniel Munoz to head back into the goal. Ethan Pinnock poked the ball into his own net.
Brentford took another 2-1 lead in the 76th minute. When Nathan Collins turned and fired a left-footed shot that deflected off Dean Henderson, who tried to push it back with all his might. But it ended up hitting Yohan Wissa and into the net.
There were no more goals in the remaining time. The game ended with Brentford defeating Crystal Palace 2-1, starting with three points.