• Tuesday, 24 December 2024
Wolves draw at Brentford despite early Gomes red card

Wolves draw at Brentford despite early Gomes red card

Wolves earned an FA Cup third-round replay with Premier League rivals Brentford despite having Joao Gomes sent off after just nine minutes.

Midfielder Gomes was given a straight red card for a dangerous tackle on Brentford captain Christian Norgaard.

The hosts dominated possession at Brentford Community Stadium and led on 41 minutes when Neal Maupay fired home.

But Wolves grabbed a draw in fine style as Tommy Doyle drove in from 25 yards for his first goal for the club.

"I'm really pleased, it's an incredible effort from the players," said Wolves manager Gary O'Neil.

"There was not much between the teams even with 10 versus 11. We coped with their extra man, tactically we dealt with it very well. To put in the second half they did was really impressive."

Joao Gomes (centre left) was sent off after just nine minutes of the game at Brentford Community Stadium

Frenchman Maupay claimed his third goal since re-joining Brentford on loan from Everton in the summer to put his side ahead.

A loose ball rebounded out from the crowded six-yard area after a Mathias Jensen free-kick and Maupay placed his shot inside the left-hand post with power and precision.

It gave Brentford hope of their first FA Cup win over Premier League opposition since they beat Sunderland in 2005-06 as a League One side.

But Doyle, who was part of the Sheffield United side which reached the semi-finals last season, had other ideas.

On 64 minutes, the Manchester City loanee received the ball 25 yards out following a short corner and lashed a stunning shot past home keeper Thomas Strakosha.

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