Brentford: Bryan Mbeumo scores his 18th Premier League goal

The Cameroonian Bryan Mbeumo and his teammate Yoane Wissa delivered a masterful performance this Saturday, April 19 at the Gtech Community Stadium. Brentford triumphed 4-2 against Brighton thanks to the African duo, who together tallied a hat-trick and two assists.

Brentford returned to winning ways in the Premier League this afternoon at home against Brighton. The Bees snatched three points, placing them 11th with 46 points and keeping them in the race for European qualification.

The formidable duo Mbeumo & Wissa

The international Cameroonian winger opened the scoring in the 9th minute following a rapid transition initiated by Keane Lewis-Potter. Brighton responded with a goal from Danny Welbeck just before halftime (45+4). Bryan Mbeumo restored the lead for the Bees three minutes after the restart. Receiving a pass from Yoane Wissa, he slotted the ball past the keeper with a left-footed strike from close range (48th).

His Congolese teammate then took over. Yoane Wissa, assisted by Mbeumo, scored the third goal in the 58th minute. Christian Norgaard sealed the victory for the Bees in stoppage time (95th).

The two African players, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, thus join the Top 6 goal scorers of the season in the English Premier League, with 18 and 16 goals respectively.

Bryan Mbeumo unstoppable

With this brace, Bryan Mbeumo reaches 18 goals in the Premier League this season, doubling his record from last season. He has also recorded 5 assists, contributing to 23 goals for his team.

Lydiane N'Po |

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