Brentford 5-3 Wolves. Brentford secured a commanding 5-3 victory over Wolves at the Gtech Community Stadium, capitalizing on a disastrous defensive performance from their opponents. This result marks Brentford’s first Premier League win since August, while Wolves remain winless this season under Gary O’Neil.
Fast Start for Brentford
The game kicked off with a bang, as Brentford took the lead just 75 seconds into the match. Nathan Collins headed in a pinpoint cross from Mikkel Damsgaard, giving the Bees an early advantage for the fourth consecutive game. Wolves, however, responded quickly when Matheus Cunha steered Nelson Semedo’s cutback past Brentford keeper Mark Flekken just two minutes later.
Brentford regained their lead shortly after with a penalty. Mario Lemina fouled Collins in the box, and Bryan Mbeumo stepped up to convert, sending Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone the wrong way. This was Mbeumo’s sixth Premier League goal of the season, further solidifying his impressive form.
Wolves Fight Back, But Brentford Dominate
Wolves refused to back down, equalizing for a second time through Jorgen Strand Larsen, who turned in a low cross from Rayan Ait-Nouri. However, Brentford quickly restored their lead less than 90 seconds later when Christian Norgaard fired a precise shot into the far corner after a pass from Vitaly Janelt.
The home side continued to exploit Wolves’ defensive frailties, with Ethan Pinnock heading in a fourth goal just before halftime from another Damsgaard corner. Pinnock was left completely unmarked, and his header found the back of the net with ease.
Brentford Control the Second Half
In the second half, Brentford remained in control. Johnstone kept Wolves in the game with a couple of impressive saves, including denying Pinnock from another corner and stopping Kevin Schade in a one-on-one situation.
Fabio Carvalho, a second-half substitute, scored Brentford’s fifth goal after Johnstone parried a shot from Keane Lewis-Potter, allowing Carvalho to slot home the rebound. Ait-Nouri grabbed a late consolation for Wolves, but it did little to mask a poor performance from O’Neil’s side.
Wolves’ Defensive Woes Continue
Wolves remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table with just one point from seven matches, having conceded a staggering 21 goals in that span. Their defensive vulnerabilities were on full display against Brentford, as poor marking and giveaways led to easy goals for the home team.
The defeat means Wolves have now equaled their worst start to a top-flight season since 1963. Despite positive moments in attack, including goals from Cunha and Larsen, their defensive frailties overshadowed any potential progress.
Brentford Climb Into Top Half
For Brentford, this win was a much-needed boost. After tough outings against Manchester City, Tottenham, and West Ham, the Bees finally capitalized on their early pressure and converted chances into goals. Their relentless attacking left Wolves struggling to cope, and Brentford’s well-deserved win moves them into the top half of the Premier League table.
Head coach Thomas Frank will be pleased with his team’s resilience, especially after Wolves responded twice in the first half. Brentford’s ability to keep pushing forward and maintain their offensive pressure throughout the game was key to their success.
What’s Next?
Wolves will need to regroup quickly, as they remain in search of their first win of the season. O’Neil will likely focus on shoring up their defense ahead of their next fixture. Meanwhile, Brentford will look to build on this momentum as they continue their Premier League campaign, hoping to maintain their attacking flair and climb further up the table.
source – BBC
