Wolves vs Brentford Report

Scorers: Munetsi 75’; Mbeumo 20’

Wolverhampton Wanderers ended their Premier League campaign with a spirited 1-1 draw against Brentford at Molineux, as Vítor Pereira capped off his impressive rescue job with a tally of 33 points from 22 games. The result denied the Bees a chance at European qualification, as results elsewhere went against them, leaving both sides to settle for mid-table finishes.

First Half – Brentford Strike Against the Run of Play

Despite having more to play for, Brentford were second-best in the early stages, with Wolves’ Matheus Cunha – potentially playing his final game for the club – testing Mark Flekken with a tame header. However, it was the Bees who found the breakthrough just before the half-hour mark, capitalising on a mistake in the Wolves backline. Rayan Aït-Nouri was caught in possession deep in his own half, allowing Yoane Wissa to fire a shot that rebounded kindly for Christian Nørgaard.

The Brentford captain showed awareness to square for Bryan Mbeumo, who slotted home his 20th Premier League goal of the season with a composed finish.

Thomas Frank’s men, briefly boosted by news of Tottenham’s lead over Brighton, pushed to double their advantage before the break. Keane Lewis-Potter was denied by José Sá after being played in by Wissa, ensuring Wolves went into HT just one goal down.

Second Half – Wolves Pressure Pays Off as European Dream Fades for Bees

Wolves again started the brighter after the interval, with Aït-Nouri almost atoning for his earlier error with a powerful strike that Flekken was equal to. Gonçalo Guedes then tested the Brentford stopper as the home side began to dominate proceedings, fuelled by a desire to sign off positively in front of their supporters.

The dynamic of the match – and Brentford’s season – shifted as word filtered through that Chelsea had taken the lead against Nottingham Forest, effectively ruling out eighth-place as a path to European football. That blow seemed to deflate the visitors’ momentum, and Wolves took full advantage.

In the 75th minute, Jørgen Strand Larsen rose well to knock the ball down for Marshall Munetsi, who drilled home the equaliser to spark celebrations in the stands. The final 15 minutes saw both sides push in vain for a winner, but neither could find a decisive breakthrough.

Conclusion – Respectable Endings for Both Clubs

The draw leaves Brentford in 10th place – a solid campaign, though tinged with disappointment given how close they came to a European return. Wolves, meanwhile, finish 16th, an outcome that looked improbable before Pereira’s mid-season arrival, making their survival and final-day fightback a cause for optimism heading into the summer.

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