Premier League GW24 - Wolves vs Brentford

Wolves vs Brentford | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

After a thrilling match at Molineux Stadium, Brentford proved they were better than Wolves, winning 2-0. Ivan Toney and Christian Norgaard put their names on the scoreboard, leading the Bees to a well-earned triumph and signalling an important return to winning ways.

Line ups:

Wolves: Sa, Semedo (Doherty 83), Kilman, Dawson, Toti (Fraser 46), Ait-Nouri, Gomes (Doyle 62), Lemina, Sarabia, Neto, Cunha (Bellegarde 20).

Unused subs: Bentley, S. Bueno, Traore, H. Bueno, Chirewa.

Brentford: Flekken, Roerslev, Collins, Pinnock, Mee, Reguilon, Norgaard (Ajer 85), Janelt (Baptiste 85), Jensen (Yarmoliuk 69), Maupay (Lewis-Potter 76), Toney.

Unused subs: Strakosha, Zanka, Ghoddos, Damsgaard, Brierley.

Molineux Stadium | Picture Credits: Lime Venue Portfolio

First Half: Early Drama

With two goal-scoring opportunities that were stopped by the tenacious Wolves custodian and one that was deflected wide, Neal Maupay, in brilliant form, instantly put Jose Sa to the test.

The game soon became an end-to-end struggle as Mads Roerslev wasted a fantastic opportunity at the back post and Pedro Neto threatened for Wolves. The level of energy increased, guaranteeing an exciting show for onlookers.

Christian Norgaard of Brentford broke the tie in the 35th minute by dominatingly rising above the defence. After receiving a near-post corner from January acquisition Sergio Reguilon, the Danish midfielder crashed a thunderous header into the back of the net. The Wolves supporters were taken aback as the Bees took a 1-0 lead.

Second Half: Wolves' Frustration and VAR Drama

Determined to fight back, the wolves launched a barrage of strikes. Pedro Neto appeared to have headed his header from Pablo Sarabia's cross into the goal, but Brentford's custodian, Mark Flekken, showed incredible reactions to palm the ball off the line and onto the post.

After a VAR review in the 50th minute, Craig Dawson's apparent equaliser from a cross by Neto was declared out for offside, which further irritated Wolves as they tried to get back into the match.

Brentford defended hard as Wolves pushed ahead. Ivan Toney delivered the game-winning strike in the 77th minute. Vitaly Janelt whipped in a pinpoint cross, and Toney, with clinical accuracy, side-footed the ball across goal to make it 2-0. The goal demonstrated Brentford's effectiveness and gave Wolves an impossible assignment.

Brentford's Resurgence Continues:

The final whistle blew at Molineux Stadium, signalling a convincing 2-0 victory for Brentford. The Bees were driven to victory by Christian Norgaard's dominant header and Ivan Toney's skillful finish. Together with a strong defensive effort, this victory was Brentford's first clean sheet in 13 games. With six points separating them from the relegation zone in 14th position, the Bees are now looking to capitalise on their momentum in the difficult Premier League season. Wolves now sit in 10th place after the loss, though they could drop to 11th depending on Chelsea's next match. Molineux was the scene of an unpredictable drama in football, keeping supporters on the edge of their seats right up until the final whistle.

Norgaard scored a goal and broke the deadlock for Brentford | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Toney scored a goal and doubled Brentford's lead to 0-2 | Picture Credits: Premier League Website