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Wolves Rally From Two Down to Hold Brentford 2-2, Blunting Bees’ European Bid

The draw keeps Brentford seventh, with Wolves still 12 points from safety despite a three‑match unbeaten run.

Overview

  • Michael Kayode opened the scoring before Igor Thiago doubled Brentford’s lead, hours after his first Brazil call-up was confirmed.
  • Adam Armstrong netted on 44 minutes for his first Wolves goal since joining in January to cut the deficit before halftime.
  • Substitute Tolu Arokodare headed the 77th-minute equaliser and later struck the crossbar as the visitors threatened a late winner.
  • Brentford missed the chance to close on the top six and now sit three points behind Chelsea and four off fifth-place Liverpool.
  • Keith Andrews criticised Brentford’s second-half game management, while Rob Edwards praised Wolves’ fight and pointed to a rare 25-day gap before their next league match at West Ham.