Africa-Press – Gambia. Gambian forward Yankuba Minteh was the star of the show as Brighton & Hove Albion claimed a hard-fought home victory against Brentford at the Amex Stadium.
Minteh’s performance stood out throughout the match, earning him a rating of 8.2—higher than any of his teammates.
In the 12th-week English Premier League clash, Brentford drew first blood in the 29th minute when Igor Thiago converted a penalty, giving the visitors a half-time lead.
Brighton responded through Minteh’s brilliance in the 71st minute. The young forward set up an unmarked Danny Welbeck inside the box, who calmly slotted the ball into the bottom right corner to equalize.
The match remained competitive until the 84th minute when Brighton took the lead. Jack Hinshelwood fired a precise shot into the bottom right corner, putting the hosts ahead.
Brentford pushed for a late equalizer and earned a penalty in stoppage time at 90+4 minutes. However, Igor Thiago was unable to convert, and Brighton held on for a 2-1 win.
Minteh’s creativity and vision proved decisive, highlighting his growing influence at Brighton and underlining his importance in their Premier League campaign.
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