Newcastle United’s Away Struggles Continue with 3-1 Defeat at Brentford
Newcastle United remain without an away league victory this season, suffering a 3-1 loss to Brentford on November 9 at the Brentford Community Stadium.
Match Summary
- Newcastle took an early lead in the 27th minute but Brentford responded strongly.
- Kevin Schade equalised for Brentford in the 56th minute.
- Dan Burn conceded a penalty and was sent off in the 73rd minute after a foul on Dango Ouattara.
- Igor Thiago scored the penalty in the 78th minute to put Brentford ahead.
- Thiago completed his brace by scoring again in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
Key Moments
Burn’s second yellow card forced Newcastle into a tactical substitution, replacing goalkeeper Nick Pope with Aaron Ramsdale after the penalty decision was confirmed by VAR.
“He has been pretty good, hasn’t he?” Brentford manager Keith Andrews said of Igor Thiago. “He played here last season against Newcastle and I remember he was a real focal point for us and we won. He is growing in stature and confidence and he has been pretty sensational this season.”
Player Highlights
- Igor Thiago was pivotal for Brentford, scoring twice and influencing the game decisively.
- Kevin Schade’s equaliser helped Brentford stage a comeback after falling behind early.
Brentford’s resilience and capitalising on Newcastle’s mistakes extended Newcastle's away winless streak in the league.
Author's summary: Newcastle’s away form worsened with a 3-1 defeat to Brentford, highlighting defensive errors and standout performances by Igor Thiago as key factors in the loss.
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