Brentford overcome Southampton 3-1 as Mbeumo scores twice

Bryan Mbeumo's two goals and Yoane Wissa's finish helped Brentford to a 3-1 victory, placing Southampton at the bottom


Reuters August 31, 2024
Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates scoring their second goal as Southampton's Aaron Ramsdale looks on, GTech Community Stadium, London, Britain - August 31, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS

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LONDON:

Bryan Mbeumo's double and a goal by Yoane Wissa earned Brentford a comfortable 3-1 home win over promoted Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, sending the visitors to the bottom of the table.

Mbeumo put the hosts in front just before halftime with a simple low finish, following up on Kevin Schade's strike which bounced off the post.

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He doubled the advantage in the 65th minute with a first-time shot into the bottom corner of the net and Wissa bundled the ball in four minutes later before Southampton pulled a goal back in stoppage time through Yukinari Sugawara.

Brentford moved up to fifth on six points while Southampton prop up the standings without a po

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