Brentford demonstrated resilience and determination as they twice came from behind to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bournemouth, preserving their unbeaten home record in the Premier League at the Gtech Community Stadium. In an action-packed match, Brentford overturned deficits and ultimately came out on top, moving one place above Bournemouth into 10th in the league standings.
Bournemouth entered the game with momentum, having recently triumphed over title contenders Manchester City and Arsenal in their last three matches. They looked set to continue their strong form when Evanilson capitalized on Sepp van den Berg’s errant backpass, rounding Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken to score his third goal in three games. Brentford struggled early on but responded with increased physicality, leveling the score through Yoane Wissa’s header at the back post following a long throw-in.
Bournemouth struck again early in the second half, regaining the lead through Justin Kluivert, who finished off a well-executed set-piece routine. However, Brentford responded almost immediately, equalizing within 21 seconds. Mikkel Damsgaard beat Bournemouth’s goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga at his near post, raising questions about Andoni Iraola’s choice to start Kepa over Mark Travers, who had impressed in recent games.
The intensity continued as Wissa scored his second goal, a delicate chipped finish, to put Brentford in front for the first time. His brace proved decisive in a frenzied 10-minute period that ultimately sealed the win. Brentford had to hold on during a tense closing phase, with Bournemouth substitute Dean Huijsen hitting the crossbar late on. Despite the late pressure, Thomas Frank’s side held firm, bouncing back from a recent defeat at Fulham and thrilling their home fans with a hard-fought victory.
