Thomas Frank brings out gritty side to Brentford's game as they sting Watford in dying seconds
It was the late late show at Vicarage Road for Brentford as they left it late to record another late victory on the road against Watford.
The Bees were in complete control in the first half and were rewarded for their good start when Christian Norgaard tapped home past Ben Foster via Kristoffer Ajer's flick from Ethan Pinnock's throw-in.
Watford got back on level terms 10 minutes into the second half when Emmanuel Dennis finished past David Raya at his near post despite VAR clearly showing that a Hornets player was offside in the build-up. The goal rattled the Bees and Watford had a glorious opportunity to win it in the dying minutes when Imran Louza blazed over with the goal gaping.
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They would be forced to pay heavily for it when Brentford were given one final chance. Bryan Mbeumo was fouled and up stepped Christian Eriksen to deliver a pinpoint free-kick, which was met by skipper Pontus Jansson to spark delirious scenes amongst 2,000 Bees who made the trip to Hertfordshire.
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Other than an Ismaila Sarr header in which David Raya barely moved a muscle, Brentford started the game like the home side and were all over Watford. Christian Eriksen came close with a curling effort that flew past Ben Foster's left-hand post before they broke the deadlock through Christian Norgaard - who won't score many easier goals.
The Bees had further chances to put the game beyond doubt after, with Eriksen and Vitaly Janelt coming close. It was one of Brentford's best halves of the season and despite the win, Frank would have been