Key Takeaways:
- Brentford claimed a 2-0 victory away at West Ham in the 8th round of the Premier League
- Igor Thiago opened the scoring in the 43rd minute and was instrumental in Brentford’s attacking display
- Brentford moved up to 13th place with 10 points, while West Ham remain in 19th with 4 points after a fourth straight winless match
Match Analysis
Brentford secured all three points on their visit to West Ham with a 2-0 win in the Premier League’s eighth round. Igor Thiago, was central to the victory, finding the net in the 43rd minute and contributing to several dangerous moments. Mathias Jensen added Brentford’s second goal deep into stoppage time to confirm the result.
FULL-TIME: Goals from Igor Thiago and Mathias Jensen gives Brentford the win, furthering West Ham's woes 🫣 pic.twitter.com/xqSMr4vyN0
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First Half: Thiago Makes the Difference
The visitors nearly took the lead as early as the 31st minute when Igor Thiago’s attempt rebounded off the crossbar. The breakthrough arrived just before half-time. After Kevin Schade was fed into the penalty area, his pass found Thiago, whose shot found its way past the defence and goalkeeper to open the scoring at 0-1. Brentford appeared to double their advantage during stoppage time, with Thiago again scoring, but the effort was ruled out for offside after a VAR review.
Second Half: Brentford Seal the Win
Brentford continued to press in the second half and came close once more in the 62nd minute, as Kevin Schade struck the crossbar. In the 80th minute, Thiago broke through again, but this time his shot was kept out by Alphonse Areola. West Ham failed to respond, and in stoppage time, Keane Lewis-Potter advanced along the goal line before finding Mathias Jensen, who converted from close range to secure a 0-2 victory.
Statistics and Standings
| Team | Goals | Points | Current Place | Winless Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford | 2 | 10 | 13th | – |
| West Ham | 0 | 4 | 19th | 4 matches |
With this result, Brentford moved up to 13th in the Premier League table on 10 points. West Ham’s difficulties continued, as the London side have now failed to win in four consecutive matches and hold 19th spot with just 4 points.
