Yoane Wissa stepped up as the star of the show, leading Brentford to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over AFC Bournemouth at the Gtech Community Stadium. The Congolese forward’s brace, including a crucial second-half winner, highlighted his sharp instincts and relentless drive to secure three points for the Bees.
The game started with a scare for Brentford as Bournemouth’s Evanilson opened the scoring in the 17th minute. But Wissa responded with poise, netting a brilliant equalizer in the 27th minute to bring his team level before halftime. The second half exploded with action as both sides battled for control. Bournemouth briefly regained the lead with a goal from Justin Kluivert, but Brentford answered quickly with Mikkel Damsgaard’s equalizer in the 50th minute.
Wissa wasn’t done yet. Just eight minutes later, he found himself in the right place at the right time, striking the game-winner in the 58th minute off an assist from Vitaly Janelt. His clinical finishing and tireless energy lifted Brentford above Bournemouth and marked him as the undisputed hero.
For Wissa, it was a performance to remember, as he showed he could be relied upon to deliver under pressure. Brentford fans left the stadium buzzing, knowing they had a star they could count on in Yoane Wissa.