Ballistic Banger Baffles Brighton as Brentford Break BogeyBallistic Banger Baffles Brighton as Brentford Break Bogey In a pulsating clash at the Amex Stadium, Brentford stunned Brighton & Hove Albion with a remarkable 1-0 victory, breaking a long-standing hoodoo in the process. The turning point came in the 73rd minute when substitute Yoane Wissa unleashed an unstoppable ballistic banger from the edge of the area. The ball arrowed past Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez like a guided missile, leaving the Seagulls’ defense in awe. Brentford’s resolute defense held firm for the remaining 17 minutes, thwarting Brighton’s desperate attempts to equalize. The Bees’ victory marked the first time they had beaten Brighton in the league since 1962. Prior to this encounter, Brentford had faced a daunting record against Brighton, losing four of their previous five meetings. However, the Bees approached this match with a renewed confidence, having won their previous three Premier League outings. Wissa’s stunning goal was a testament to the attacking prowess that Brentford had showcased throughout the season. The Congolese winger has now scored three goals in his last four league appearances for the Bees. The victory propelled Brentford up to seventh place in the league standings, while Brighton slipped to 12th. The result dealt a bitter blow to Brighton’s hopes of finishing in the top half of the table. Brentford manager Thomas Frank praised his team’s performance, saying: “We knew it was going to be a tough game, but the boys showed great character and determination. Wissa’s goal was world-class, and we defended heroically to secure the victory.” Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi lamented his team’s inability to find a way through Brentford’s defense: “We had chances to score, but we couldn’t find the final touch. Brentford defended very well, and we couldn’t break them down.” The match will undoubtedly go down in Brentford folklore as the day they finally broke the Brighton bogey. It was a landmark moment for the Bees, and one that will give them confidence as they continue their impressive Premier League campaign.