Dango Ouattara emerged as the hero for Brentford, rescuing a dramatic 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at the Gtech Community Stadium, keeping their European ambitions alive.

In a thrilling match, Palace initially took control with Adam Wharton's first goal for the club, which came after a long wait of 93 games without scoring. His impressive strike, which slipped through Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, seemed to set the stage for a Palace victory, especially after Ismalia Sarr converted a penalty early in the match, making it 21 goals for the season, matching Andy Johnson's record for the club.

The Bees, struggling initially, found a way back into the game when Ouattara equalized in the first half thanks to a fortunate deflection off Jaydee Canvot. However, Wharton quickly restored Palace's lead early in the second half, capitalizing on another mistake by Kelleher.

As the clock ticked down, Ouattara struck again in the 88th minute, heading home from a throw-in, ensuring Brentford walked away with a point. The match featured a whopping ten minutes of stoppage time, where Brentford nearly clinched a victory, but efforts from Kevin Schade and Igor Thiago went astray.

Despite the draw, Brentford remains in eighth place, a position that could secure a European spot depending on upcoming matches, including a crucial final day showdown against Liverpool. The Bees will need a victory to maintain their hopes of European football next season.