Alan Shearer could not assist however snicker when Gary Lineker launched right into a passionate rant whereas discussing Brentford’s win over Ipswich City on Match of the Day. The Bees staged a comeback to safe a dramatic 4-3 victory after falling behind within the first half.
Sam Szmodics and George Hirst gave Ipswich an early lead earlier than Brentford drew stage with two fast objectives on the finish of the primary half. Yoane Wissa completed a sweeping transfer for the primary and was unfortunate to not be credited for the second, which went down as an personal aim by Harry Clarke.
Bryan Mbeumo struck once more for Brentford within the second half earlier than Clarke was despatched off for a second bookable offence. Ipswich thought that they had grabbed a leveller by way of Liam Delap however Mbeumo discovered a last-gasp winner for Brentford in stoppage time.
Discussing the sport on Match of the Day, Lineker made it clear that he thought Wissa ought to have been credited for Brentford’s second aim. His shot was on track however Clarke was the final participant to the touch the ball as he slid throughout the road in an try to dam it.
“We should get that aim to Wissa,” stated Lineker. “It is ridiculous that it has been taken away from him. I do not know who decides whether or not somebody really scores or not. Who makes these selections?”
Shearer was heard laughing within the background as Lineker continued his rant, saying: “Come on, it is Wissa’s aim. No person desires to attain an personal aim, he desires to attain it. Do the fitting factor.”
Wissa stated after the ultimate whistle on the Gtech Neighborhood Stadium that he would search clarification over the credit score for the aim. He additionally hailed the dedication of his Brentford team-mates to return from behind and preserve their unbeaten run at house.
“I feel it has been given as an personal aim however I’ll apply for it,” stated Wissa. “I shot on the goal and, if the defender didn’t contact the ball, it might have nonetheless gone in so I would like to search out out with the fee if I can have the second.
“The primary aim gave us a wanted increase as a result of they did nicely to defend. After the primary aim, we knew we needed to hold working and take a look at laborious to get one thing rapidly. We obtained the second simply earlier than half-time after which simply after the penalty.
“Psychologically, it means lots. We all know the Premier League is rarely straightforward and it’s loopy that with 10 males they hold going and pushing, however we did not look again and tried to attain once more.
“Right now the sport was actually lengthy, virtually 100 minutes throughout each halves, so we’re very pleased with the win and we have to take pleasure in it.”