Dango Outtara delivered a masterclass in resilience as his two clinical finishes rescued a 2. 2 draw for Brentford at their home ground against Crysta...
Dango Outtara delivered a masterclass in resilience as his two clinical finishes rescued a 2. 2 draw for Brentford at their home ground against Crystal Palace in a pulsating Premier League encounter. The Burkinabe international, whose performances have drawn comparisons to the Nigerian Super Eagles talisman Victor Osimhen for his sheer determination, struck twice to cancel out Palace's early dominance. Keith Andrews' men, now firmly in the hunt for European football, showed they possess the lion's share of fighting spirit when the chips are down. The first of Outtara's goals came from a swift counterattack that caught the Palace defence napping, a move that had the few travelling Nigerian fans in the stands roaring with approval. His second was a powerful header from a corner kick, a classic centre forward's goal reminiscent of the kind that Boniface has been netting for Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. In the scheme of things, this point keeps Brentford in the conversation for continental qualification, a remarkable feat for a club of their stature. At the end of the day, the powers that be at the Brentford boardroom will be pleased with the fighting character displayed on the pitch. The Eagles from Lagos will have a field day analyzing this performance at their local viewing centers in Surulere. Fans clad in their Brentford jerseys and boots will be debating whether Outtara is now the team's most important player, while the diehards in Abuja will be hailing his never say die attitude. For a club that continues to defy the odds, this draw is a statement of intent. Only GoalZaza brings you the most authoritative breakdown of this Premier League action, straight from the heart of the action.
