Everton stretched their unbeaten English Premier League run to seven matches with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Brentford.
The Toffees had the chance to grab all three points, but missed opportunities cost them, with striker Beto wasting three golden one-on-one chances.
Brentford, on the other hand, remain without a home win since December 7, as their struggles at the Gtech Community Stadium continue.
Wissa Strikes First for Brentford
The match started with high energy, both teams looking to dominate early. Brentford pushed forward with urgency, and their persistence paid off just before halftime.
In the fourth minute of added time (45+4), Yoane Wissa found himself in the perfect position to capitalize on a rebound.
Bryan Mbeumo’s header crashed off the crossbar, and Wissa reacted quickly to slot the ball into the net, sending the home fans into celebration.
Everton had their chances in the first half, with Beto getting behind the Brentford defense twice.
However, Bees’ goalkeeper Mark Flekken was in top form, denying the striker on both occasions. The visitors went into the break trailing but still very much in the game.
O’Brien Saves Everton with Late Header
Brentford thought they had doubled their lead in the 69th minute when Wissa scored again. However, VAR ruled him offside, and the goal was disallowed, keeping Everton in the match.
The Toffees kept pushing for an equalizer, and their efforts finally paid off in the 77th minute. A well-delivered cross found Jake O’Brien at the far post, and the defender rose high to head home his first goal for Everton.
The away fans erupted as their team pulled level with just over 10 minutes left to play.
Beto’s Nightmare in Front of Goal
As the match approached its final moments, Everton had the perfect chance to take all three points.
In the 88th minute, Beto found himself in a one-on-one situation yet again. However, the pressure got to him, and Flekken pulled off another crucial save to keep the score level.
The Toffees had created the best chances of the game but failed to convert them into a victory.
What This Means for Both Teams
The result leaves Brentford in 11th place, still searching for a home win after more than two months of frustration. Thomas Frank’s side played well, but they will feel they should have secured all three points.
For Everton, the draw keeps them comfortably above the relegation battle. David Moyes’ men are now 15 points clear of the drop zone, and their seven-game unbeaten streak shows they are gaining momentum.
Despite the missed chances, Everton’s defensive resilience and fighting spirit earned them an important point on the road.
Managers’ Reactions
Brentford boss Thomas Frank acknowledged the efforts of his team but admitted that a win was within reach. “It was a fair result in the end, but we had control of the game. We had the big moment to go 2-0 up, and if that goal stood, we would have won.” He also praised goalkeeper Mark Flekken for his crucial saves, calling him the standout performer of the match.
Everton manager David Moyes was left frustrated by his team’s inability to convert their chances. “We played really well. We had the biggest chances in the game, and we should have won. Beto got through three times, and on another day, he scores at least one. But we are making chances again, and that is a positive.”
What’s Next?
Brentford will look to break their home winless streak in their next fixture, while Everton will hope to build on their solid form as they continue their Premier League campaign.
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