Crystal Palace’s Will Hughes, left, and Brentford’s Nathan Collins battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford, England, Sunday Aug. 18, 2024. (John Walton/PA via AP)
The bees edged ahead through a Bryan Mbeumbo strike around the half-hour mark, but were pegged back following an Ethan Pinnock own goal. But, Yoanne Wissa’s 76th-minute strike ensured the hosts would claim all points on offer.
Brentford registered their first win of the season with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday as Thomas Frank’s men picked up a favourable result despite the absence of striker Ivan Toney, who was benched amid rumours of a reported transfer.
The bees edged ahead through a Bryan Mbeumbo strike around the half-hour mark, but were pegged back following an Ethan Pinnock own goal. But, Yoanne Wissa’s 76th-minute strike ensured the hosts would claim all points on offer.
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