Brentford defeated Newcastle 3-2 away from home in a match that counted for the 25th round of the Premier League. The visitors' goals were scored by Vitaly Janelt (37'), Igor Thiago (45+2', penalty), and Dango Ouattara (85'). For the hosts, Sven Botman (24') and Bruno Guimarães (79', also from a penalty) found the net. This marked the third consecutive defeat for the Magpies, who have not won in four Premier League matches and have dropped to 12th place. Meanwhile, the Bees secured their second consecutive victory and continue to impress under the leadership of Keith Andrews, now sitting in seventh place and maintaining their fight for European spots. The match started excellently for Newcastle, who took the lead midway through the first half when Sven Botman (24') rose high to score from a Bruno Guimarães corner. Just five minutes later, Yoane Wissa squandered a great opportunity to double the advantage. In the 37th minute, the visitors managed to equalize through Vitaly Janelt, who capitalized on a great cross from the left and headed the ball past Nick Pope. The situation completely turned around in first-half stoppage time when Mathias Jensen found himself in a good position and shot, with the ball deflecting off Jacob Murphy's hand. Referee Andrew Madley had no choice but to point to the penalty spot. Igor Thiago (45+2') took responsibility and scored his 17th goal of the season. The former top scorer was once again one of the most important players for his team. The second half began similarly, and just two minutes in, Eddie Howe's players appealed for a penalty, claiming a Bees player had handled the ball in the area. The referee waved play on and ignored the hosts' protests. However, they eventually got the desired penalty twenty minutes later when Bruno Guimarães was brought down. The Brazilian international (79') converted the penalty, leveling the match. The visitors dealt a harsh blow to Newcastle five minutes before the 90-minute mark when a long pass from Mathias Jensen found Dango Ouattara, who scored the winning goal. In stoppage time, the Magpies players appeared powerless and failed to exert any significant pressure on their opponents. Brentford is seventh with 39 points, while Newcastle remains at 33 points in 12th place.
Vitaly Janelt Igor Thiago remains central to this story.
Vitaly Janelt Igor Thiago remains central to this story.
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