Brentford Win Behind-Closed-Doors Friendly Against AFC Wimbledon
Brentford came from behind twice to beat AFC Wimbledon 3-2 in a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly at Jersey Road on Wednesday. New signing Jaidon Anthony scored as the Bees won the match.
What Happened?
The match started with AFC Wimbledon taking the lead just two minutes into the contest when a Dons forward got in behind the Brentford defence and slotted past Caoimhín Kelleher. However, the Bees soon took control and set about breaking down the visitors' defence. Iwan Morgan and Mikkel Damsgaard were also on target for the Bees, with Kevin Schade, Josh Dasilva, Vitaly Janelt, and Dango Ouattara among those to feature against the League One side.
Why It Matters for Brentford
The win is a boost for Brentford ahead of the new season, and it shows that the team is working well together. The Bees have a tough schedule ahead, but they are looking confident and ready to take on the challenges.
What Comes Next?
Brentford's next fixture is against Rennes on August 8th, and the team will be looking to build on this win. With a strong squad and a good team spirit, the Bees are looking to make a strong push for the top six this season.
Brentford's current league standing is 9th in Premier League, 53 pts, 14W-11D-13L from 38 games, recent form DDLWL. The team has scored 55 goals this season and conceded 52, with a goal difference of +3. They are 32 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race. The team's last result was a 1-1 draw against Liverpool on May 24th. The team is currently sidelined by Jordan Henderson.
With this win, Brentford has shown that they are a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League. The team's strong squad and good team spirit make them a strong contender for the top six this season.
