Brentford's Frustration Grows as Wolves Stage Dramatic Comeback in 2-2 Draw
Brentford boss Keith Andrews expressed his frustration after his side squandered a two-goal lead, drawing 2-2 at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Bees initially surged ahead with goals from Michael Kayode and Igor Thiago, celebrating his first Brazil call-up, putting them 2-0 up against the league's bottom side. However, Adam Armstrong pulled one back for Wolves before halftime, and in a thrilling second half, Tolu Arokodare leveled the score. Wolves nearly clinched their first away victory of the season, but Arokodare’s header hit the crossbar. Andrews lamented, “Very frustrating. We need to manage the game better, perform better in the second half, and deal with how the game flows.” He noted that a win would have brought Brentford within a point of Chelsea and two behind Liverpool in the standings. Despite the disappointment, Andrews reflected positively on Thiago’s achievement: “I’m really happy for him, really proud. I know a lot about his journey to get to Europe and the Premier League.” On the Wolves side, manager Rob Edwards praised his team's resilience: “It’s hard to say when you’ve been two down, but I thought we could have got all three points today.” He emphasized the importance of showing fight and quality, especially with a 25-day break until their next match against West Ham United. Both teams face pivotal moments in their seasons, with Brentford needing to refocus and Wolves aiming to build on their comeback spirit.
Source: The Independent Sport - 2026-03-16