Brighton beat Brentford 2-0 to secure second place
Brighton & Hove Albion won 2-0 at the American Express Stadium, earning second place in the Premier League and ending Brentford’s first away win of the season.
Key points
- Brighton scored twice, first by Diego Gomez and second from a Pascal Gross penalty.
- Brentford lost a player to a red card for Igor Thiago, reducing them to ten.
- The win moved Brighton above other title contenders and left Brentford in eighth place.
Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Brentford 2-0 at the American Express Stadium on Sunday, securing second place in the Premier League table. The match, part of the 10th matchday of the competition, marked Brentford's first away defeat of the season.
Brighton took the lead in the 15th minute with a goal from Diego Gomez. Pascal Gross added a second goal from the penalty spot. The victory came after Brentford was reduced to ten players following a red card for Igor Thiago.
Brentford manager Keith Andrews' side finished the match in eighth place. The team received its third red card of the Premier League season in just ten games. Brighton's win extended their strong start to the campaign, moving them above other contenders for the title.
Your questions, answered
How did Brighton secure second place in the Premier League?
Brighton won 2-0 against Brentford, earning enough points to move into second place on the table.
Who scored for Brighton in the match against Brentford?
Diego Gomez scored the opening goal and Pascal Gross converted a penalty.
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