Everton Draws 2-2 with Brentford in Premier League Match at Gtech Community Stadium
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored in added time for Everton to equalize against Brentford, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Igor Thiago scored twice for Brentford, including a penalty, reaching 20 Premier League goals this season. Both teams remain in contention for European qualification spots.
ColeTrain4EVER / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Everton secured a 2-2 draw against Brentford in a Premier League match at the Gtech Community Stadium. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored the equalizing goal in the 91st minute from a rebound. The result leaves Brentford in seventh place with 47 points and Everton in eighth on goal difference.
Igor Thiago scored both goals for Brentford, first from a penalty in the third minute and then in the 77th minute off a deflection. His tally reached 20 goals in the Premier League season, matching the record for Brentford players in a single campaign set by Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbuemo. The Independent reported Thiago as the first Brazilian to score 20 Premier League goals in a single season.
Beto scored Everton's first goal in the 27th minute with a header from a cross by Idrissa Gueye. Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher made saves to deny Idrissa Gueye and Beto earlier in the half. Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford conceded the early penalty after Kevin Schade was fouled but later saved efforts from Mathias Jensen and Dango Ouattara.
Key Moments in the Match In the first half, Brentford appealed for a foul on Keane Lewis-Potter before Beto's goal, but no decision was given.
After the break, Nathan Collins headed against the crossbar from a free kick by Jensen in the 48th minute. Jarrad Branthwaite blocked a shot by Schade for Everton shortly after. Kelleher saved a shot from Iliman Ndiaye and later from Dewsbury-Hall.
Brentford took the lead again when Michael Kayode's shot deflected off Thiago in the 77th minute. Dewsbury-Hall's goal came after Jake O’Brien's shot was blocked by Kayode. Both teams created multiple chances, with Schade and Collins hitting the crossbar at 1-1.
The draw extends Brentford's run of four consecutive league draws. Everton's next match is the Merseyside derby against Liverpool.
European Qualification Context The result keeps both teams in the race for top-five finishes that qualify for the Champions League.
Brentford and Everton missed an opportunity to close the gap on Liverpool and Chelsea. Brentford manager Keith Andrews is in his first season after replacing Thomas Frank last summer. Everton manager David Moyes has stated interest in European competition.
Thiago previously scored a hat-trick against Everton in a 4-2 win in January.
Story Timeline
5 events- 91st minute
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored from rebound to equalize at 2-2.
1 sourceThe Independent - 77th minute
Igor Thiago scored Brentford's second goal off deflection from Michael Kayode's shot.
1 sourceThe Independent - 48th minute
Nathan Collins headed against crossbar from Mathias Jensen free kick.
1 sourceThe Independent - 27th minute
Beto headed in Everton's first goal from Idrissa Gueye cross.
1 sourceThe Independent - 3rd minute
Igor Thiago scored penalty after Kevin Schade foul on Jordan Pickford.
1 sourceThe Independent
Potential Impact
- 01
Both teams continue pursuit of top-five finish for Champions League.
- 02
Brentford remains seventh in Premier League standings after fourth straight draw.
- 03
Everton stays eighth ahead of Merseyside derby against Liverpool.
- 04
Igor Thiago ties Brentford single-season scoring record at 20 goals.
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