Brighton secured a first home Premier League win since September thanks to a 2-1 victory over Brentford.
There was nothing to choose between the two sides until Bryan Mbeumo, who was later forced from the field through injury, opening the scoring from the penalty spot (27) after Jan Paul van Hecke had dragged down Vitaly Janelt.
However, Brighton responded just four minutes later through Pascal Gross’ powerful strike (31) into the bottom corner from the edge of the penalty area.
Brighton’s winning moment came just after Jack Hinshelwood blocked Yoane Wissa’s goalbound shot on the goal line. The full-back popped up at the other end to head home Gross’ inviting cross to seal all three points with his first senior goal.
The win sees Roberto De Zerbi’s side, who sealed just a second win in the league since September, move up to seventh. The Seagulls are now a point behind sixth-placed Newcastle, while Brentford, who missed out on the chance to draw level on points with Brighton, stay 11th.
More to follow…
What’s next?
Brighton are back in action on Saturday as they host Burnley in the Premier League, kick-off 3pm. they then play their final Europa League game on Thursday December 14 as they host Marseille, kick-off 8pm.
Brentford travel to Sheffield United on Saturday in the Premier League; kick-off 3pm. They then take on Aston Villa on Sunday December 17, kick-off 2pm.
Source : Sky Sports
