November 22, (THEWILL) — Brighton and Hove Albion fought back from a goal down to claim a 2-1 victory over Brentford in a dramatic English Premier League encounter that saw the visitors miss a late penalty, which could have salvaged a point. Igor Thiago had given the Bees the lead from the spot in the 29th minute, his fourth penalty goal of the league season, but the Brazilian could not repeat the feat when presented with another opportunity deep into stoppage time.
The Seagulls turned the match around in the final 20 minutes after falling behind in the first half. Captain Danny Welbeck drew the hosts level with an excellent first-time strike from Yankuba Minteh’s delivery in the 71st minute, having missed a comparable opening shortly before. The equaliser breathed new life into Brighton’s pursuit of three points at the Amex Stadium.
Substitute Jack Hinshelwood completed the comeback with what proved to be the winner in the 84th minute, firing home a volley that crept past goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. The goal marked a triumphant moment in Fabian Hurzeler’s 50th league match in charge of the south coast club.
Brentford appeared set for a reprieve when the referee awarded them a second penalty in the 94th minute after Maxim De Cuyper pulled back Kevin Schade inside the area. However, Thiago’s composure abandoned him at the crucial moment, with his low effort from 12 yards kept out by Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.
The save preserved all three points for the home side and condemned Brentford to defeat despite their strong first-half display. Thiago’s contrasting fortunes from the penalty spot ultimately proved the difference in a match that swung decisively in Brighton’s favour after the interval.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
