Said has last word in Bees’ comeback
BRENTFORD produced a comeback fit for the Premier League – but their finishing is still way short of top-flight class.
Down and out at 2-0 behind thanks to two Adam Armstrong goals, the Bees came storming back thanks to Ollie Watkins’ wonder goal and Said Benrahma’s penalty.
But they should have won this game at a canter, producing a total of 20 shots. Three straight draws have now left Brentford’s bid for automatic promotion stalling.
However delighted boss Thomas Frank said: “I was so proud. When we talk about the four main pillars you need in football it is top attitude, hard work, togetherness and you have to put in a performance.
“Not everything was perfect but when we clicked we had enough chances to score goals.
“After their second goal, there was only one team on the pitch.
“We were relentless and kept producing chances, got the equaliser and totally locked them in and produced chances that could have got us a win.”
Blackburn have now lost just once in eight matches and boss Tony Mowbray said: “We managed Brentford well.
“The crowd was about to turn on them. There were a few grumbles at 2-0 down.
“But it was a bit of a magic from their centre forward – a great take on his chest and volley. We were frustrated with the second goal – it appeared a crazy penalty.”