Thiago strikes twice for Brentford but Sunderland?s Le F?e fluffs panenka penalty

In this winter of managerial discontent, Keith Andrews and R?gis Le Bris have proved capable frontmen for stable, carefully structured football operations. The Irishman?s exemplary rookie season as a head coach continued with Brentford?s commanding win against Le Bris?s Sunderland. The visitors? west London trip will undoubtedly be most recalled for Enzo Le F?e?s failed attempt to dupe Caoimh?n Kelleher from the penalty spot. Within minutes, the finishing of Igor Thiago took the game beyond reach of a team perhaps tying up after their fine season so far.
Aside from their New Year?s Day reunion with Thomas Frank, Brentford have been turning on the style, smashing in four goals either side of that goalless Tottenham game. Their brisk beginning, the Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs clawing away a Kevin Schade shot, further evidenced the attacking intent Andrews has instilled. It has Bees fans dreaming of European travel next season.
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