epl-en : Brentford vs Wolves, 2024-10-05

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05/10/2024 16h19

In an action-packed match on October 5, 2024, Brentford hosted Wolves at their home stadium. The game ended with a thrilling scoreline of 5-3 in favor of Brentford.

The match kicked off at 14:00 local time, and it didn't take long for the first goal to arrive. In just the 2nd minute, Brentford's N. Collins found the back of the net, assisted by M. Damsgaard, giving the home team an early lead of 1-0. However, Wolves quickly responded and equalized in the 4th minute through M. Cunha, with N. Semedo providing the assist.

The game continued to be an end-to-end affair, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess. In the 20th minute, Brentford regained their lead as B. Mbeumo converted a penalty to make it 2-1. But once again, Wolves fought back, and J. S. Larsen scored in the 26th minute, assisted by R. Ait-Nouri, leveling the score at 2-2.

Brentford showed their resilience and determination as they took the lead once again in the 28th minute. C. Norgaard capitalized on a fine assist from V. Janelt, making it 3-2 in favor of the home side. The first half came to an end with no further goals, but the spectators witnessed a yellow card for Wolves' C. Dawson due to a delay of game.

As the second half commenced, Brentford continued to dominate the game. In the 45th minute, E. Pinnock extended their lead to 4-2, with M. Damsgaard providing the assist. The home team's K. Ajer and the visitor's C. Forbs both received yellow cards in the 55th minute for a foul and unsportsmanlike conduct, respectively.

Substitutions were made by both teams, as Wolves brought on Hwang Hee-Chan in the 57th minute, and Brentford made two substitutions in the 77th minute, introducing F. Carvalho and Y. Yarmolyuk to the field.

The game saw another yellow card in the 71st minute, as Wolves' N. Semedo was cautioned for a foul. Brentford's V. Janelt also received a yellow card in the 87th minute for holding.

The match reached its climax in the 90th minute, with both teams finding the back of the net. F. Carvalho scored for Brentford, making it 5-2, while R. Ait-Nouri responded with a goal for Wolves, reducing the deficit to 5-3. With no further goals in injury time, the referee blew the final whistle, confirming Brentford's victory.

The thrilling encounter showcased Brentford's attacking prowess and their ability to convert their chances into goals. The win boosts Brentford's confidence as they look forward to their next game against Manchester United on October 19, 2024, in the Premier League.

On the other hand, Wolves, despite their efforts, were unable to secure a positive result. They will now shift their focus to their upcoming match against Manchester City on October 20, 2024, in the Premier League.

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