Thiago Sets Scoring Record as Brentford and Everton Draw 2-2
Igor Thiago scored twice as Brentford were held to a 2-2 draw by Everton at the Gtech Community Stadium. His brace took him to 21 Premier League goals and set a new club single-season mark.
Match overview
Brentford started strongly after a three-week break. Kevin Schade was brought down by Jordan Pickford, awarding a penalty. Thiago converted the spot-kick to open the scoring.
Everton responded on 26 minutes. Jake O’Brien advanced past Keane Lewis-Potter and fed Idrissa Gueye. Beto headed home from Gueye’s delivery to level the match.
Second-half action
Brentford threatened early after the interval. Mikkel Damsgaard created chances before Reiss Nelson replaced him at half-time.
Nathan Collins saw a header crash off the crossbar. Caoimhín Kelleher produced key saves to keep the hosts in front.
On 76 minutes Michael Kayode, making his 50th appearance, cut inside and forced a shot. The effort struck Thiago and deceived Pickford, putting Brentford 2-1 up.
Everton pressed late. Tyrique George came on and tested Kelleher. In stoppage time Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall reacted first to a loose ball and lashed home the equaliser.
Key moments
- Early penalty won by Schade; Thiago scored from 12 yards.
- 26′ Everton equaliser: Gueye assist to Beto header.
- Half-time change: Reiss Nelson replaced Damsgaard.
- 76′ Kayode effort deflects via Thiago to give Brentford the lead.
- Stoppage-time equaliser from Dewsbury-Hall denied Brentford the win.
Lineups and figures
Brentford named Caoimhín Kelleher in goal. Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, and Keane Lewis-Potter featured in defence. Jensen, Yarmoliuk and Thiago started in midfield and attack.
| Brentford (starting XI) | Everton (starting XI) |
| Kelleher; Kayode, van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter; | Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; |
| Yarmoliuk, Jensen, Damsgaard (Nelson HT); Ouattara, Thiago, Schade | Gueye (Iroegbunam 74), Garner; McNeil (George 74), Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto (Barry 74) |
Attendance at the Gtech Community Stadium was 17,220. Michael Kayode marked his 50th appearance for the club.
Manager and player reactions
Head coach Keith Andrews described frustration at conceding late. He praised the team’s second-half display. He also confirmed Damsgaard was unwell before kick-off.
Thiago reflected on his season. He said he came to Brentford with record ambitions. He thanked his faith and urged fans to remain supportive.
The result meant Thiago Sets Scoring Record for a single Premier League campaign at the club. The final whistle confirmed Brentford and Everton Draw 2-2.
Filmogaz.com will follow up with analysis and implications for both clubs’ league campaigns.
