Brentford thrash Chelsea 3-0 in London — Channel NewsAsia
Brentford defeated Chelsea 3-0 in a Premier League match at the Gtech Community Stadium in London, United Kingdom. The hosts scored all three goals in the second half. Channel NewsAsia reports, citing Reuters.
Goals after the break
Jadon Anthony opened the scoring in the 61st minute. He headed the ball into the net from close range after Yannick Schuster knocked it across goal following a corner kick.
In the 83rd minute, Igor Thiago doubled Brentford's lead. Emiliano Martinez saved Kevin Schade's shot during a quick attack, but the ball fell to the Brazilian, who converted the chance.
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Third goal in stoppage time
Substitute Fabio Carvalho set the final score. In stoppage time, he turned in Schade's cross.
Teams' positions
The win lifted Brentford, who remain unbeaten in the current league season, to third place in the standings ahead of the remaining weekend matches. Chelsea are seventh and failed to win their third consecutive Premier League match. The London club's run without a clean sheet in the league reached 21 games.
