Brentford continued their electrifying home form, securing a pulsating 4-2 victory over Newcastle United at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. The match lived up to the stadium’s reputation for high-scoring encounters, adding another chapter to its ‘goal-fest’ legacy. This season’s average of five goals per game at the Gtech was once again exceeded, making for an exhilarating spectacle for the fans despite the stormy weather conditions in west London.
The action began with a whirlwind start. Just eight minutes in, Bryan Mbeumo showcased his individual brilliance, weaving past Lewis Hall before unleashing a stunning left-footed shot that soared past Nick Pope into the top corner. Brentford’s lead, however, proved short-lived. A mere three minutes and seventeen seconds later, Jacob Murphy’s cross found Alexander Isak, who expertly leveled the score for Newcastle.
The back-and-forth continued as Mark Flekken made a crucial save to deny Isak a second. Brentford quickly responded, regaining their lead through Yoane Wissa, who capitalized on a loose pass from Harvey Barnes, curving the ball beautifully past Pope. Yet again, Brentford’s joy was short-lived. A defensive lapse allowed Barnes to atone for his error, slotting a low shot past Flekken to equalize for Newcastle just three minutes and thirty-two seconds after Wissa’s goal. This frenetic exchange underscored the open, attacking nature of the match.
The drama didn’t end there. A long free-kick from Flekken found Nathan Collins, who calmly slotted the ball home, restoring Brentford’s lead. This time, Brentford held firm. They further extended their advantage in the 90th minute when substitute Kevin Schade found the back of the net, sealing a well-deserved 4-2 victory – their fourth consecutive league win at home.
The win catapults Thomas Frank’s side to seventh place in the Premier League table, highlighting their exciting season. Meanwhile, Newcastle, now without a win in four games, slipped to a disappointing 12th position after their fifth defeat of the campaign. Eddie Howe’s men will be looking to regroup after their failure to build on a positive result mid-week against Liverpool.
Player Performances:
Brentford:
Flekken (8), Van den Berg (7), Collins (7), Pinnock (7), Lewis-Potter (7), Norgaard (8), Yarmoliuk (7), Carvalho (7), Mbeumo (8), Wissa (8), Thiago (7). Subs: Schade (7), Damsgaard (6), Mee (n/a), Maghoma (n/a).Newcastle:
Pope (6), Livramento (6), Schar (6), Burn (6), Hall (6), Bruno Guimaraes (6), Longstaff (6), Joelinton (6), Murphy (7), Isak (7), Barnes (6). Subs: Tonali (6), Gordon (6), Wilson (6), Almiron (6), Trippier (n/a).Player of the Match:
Yoane WissaNathan Collins’ Post-Match Comments:
Collins highlighted the challenging weather conditions and described the match as “one of the best results you can have in that weather.” He also commented on the Gtech Community Stadium’s reputation for high-scoring matches, stating, “It just seems to be goalfests every time at this stadium.” He attributed the team’s success to the collective effort of the players, fans, and club, expressing confidence in their positive trajectory.The match reinforces Brentford’s status as a formidable home side, while Newcastle face the challenge of recovering from their recent setbacks. The Premier League continues to deliver thrilling encounters, and this match was a prime example of its unpredictable nature.
