Brentford hosted Bournemouth at the Brentford Community Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday, November 9 and secured a thrilling 3-2 win against their rivals.
Both teams made decent starts to the contest in the first half, with the Cherries racing into a one-goal lead after 17 minutes. However, the Bees hit back and levelled the game just 10 minutes later to make it 1-1 as the Brentford and Bournemouth were all square at the break.
However, the beginning of the second half saw the match shift gears a bit as Bournemouth grabbed the lead four minutes in. Brentford then equalized in the next minute, followed by a goal to make it 3-2 just a few minutes later to ensure the hosts secured a comfortable win in the end.
On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings for both sides.
Brentford Player Ratings vs Bournemouth
Goalkeeper
Mark Flekken – 6.5/10
He made one save and played seven long balls over the course of this match for Brentford.
Defenders
Sepp van den Berg – 6/10
Van den Berg had a poor game for the Bees on the right flank.
Nathan Collins – 7.5/10
Collins won 10 duels at the back, making 13 clearances, four blocked shots and one tackle as well. He also played one key pass.
Ethan Pinnock – 7/10
Pinnock won seven duels in defence, making five clearances, two interceptions and one block. He also played one key pass.
Keane Lewis-Potter – 6.5/10
Lewis-Potter had a decent game on the left flank for the hosts.
Midfielders
Mathias Jensen – 6.5/10
Jensen had a decent game but was taken off after an injury.
Christian Norgaard – 7/10
Norgaard won nine duels in midfield, making two clearances and one interception.
Vitaly Janelt – 7.5/10
Janelt played two key passes in this match for Brentford, of which one was an assist. He also attempted two shots and won three duels.
Forwards
Bryan Mbeumo – 7/10
Mbeumo won three duels and provided an assist in this match for Brentford.
Yoane Wissa – 8.5/10
Wissa scored a brace as he continues his return to full form. He also won four duels in this match.
Mikkel Damsgaard – 8/10
Damsgaard scored a goal, played one key pass and also won nine duels for Brentford.
Substitutes
Yehor Yarmoliuk – 6.5/10
He replaced Jensen and put in a decent performance.
Kevin Schade, Fabio Carvalho & Yunus Konack – N/A
The trio played less than 10 minutes apiece and hence does not warrant a rating.
Manager
Thomas Frank – 7.5/10
Frank managed the game well and secured a well-deserved win.
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Bournemouth Player Ratings vs Brentford
Goalkeeper
Kepa Arrizabalaga – 7/10
Kepa made three saves in this match for Bournemouth.
Defenders
Adam Smith – 5.5/10
Smith had a poor outing for the Cherries and was also shown a yellow for a foul.
Illia Zabarnyi – 6.5/10
Zabarnyi won five duels at the back for his team, making eight clearances and one block as well.
Marcos Senesi – 6/10
Senesi had a subpar performance in defence for Bournemouth.
Milos Kerkez – 6/10
Kerkez won two duels in defence, making four clearances and one interception as well.
Midfielders
Lewis Cook – 7/10
Cook passed the ball with 85% accuracy, including one key pass that was an assist. He also won five duels.
Tyler Adams – 7/10
Adams passed the ball with 81% accuracy, including one key pass. He also won all five of his duels in midfield.
Ryan Christie – 6.5/10
Christie had a decent outing for Bournemouth against Brentford in midfield and was also booked for a foul.
Forwards
Antoine Semenyo – 7/10
Semenyo won seven duels and completed one dribble in a decent performance on the right flank for the Cherries.
Evanilson – 7.5/10
Evanilson played two key passes and won eight duels for his team up front. He also scored one goal in a good personal performance.
Justin Kluivert – 7/10
Kluivert scored one goal and also played one key pass for Bournemouth in this match. He also won two duels and made two tackles as well.
Substitutes
Dean Huijsen – 6.5/10
He came on for Senesi in the second half and put in a strong performance.
Marcus Tavernier – 6.5/10
He replaced Adams in the second period and played well.
Enes Unal – 6.5/10
Unal replaced Christie in the second period and put in a decent performance.
David Brooks – 6.5/10
He replaced Kluivert and was unable to make a similar impact.
Julian Araujo – N/A
He played less than 10 minutes and hence does not warrant a rating.
Manager
Andoni Iraola – 7/10
Iraola managed the game well but could not secure the result in the end.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What was the result of Brentford vs Bournemouth?
A. Brentford defeated Bournemouth 3-2 in the Premier League.
Q. When was Brentford vs Bournemouth?
A. The game kicked-off at the Brentford Community Stadium at 4:00 PM GMT on Saturday, November 9.
Q. Who was the man of the match in Brentford vs Bournemouth?
A. Yoane Wissa of Brentford was the man of the match.
Q. Who was the worst performer in Brentford vs Bournemouth?
A. Adam Smith of Bournemouth was the worst performer.