"Bart Verbruggen was the hero for Brighton after his stoppage-time penalty save from Igor Thiago earned a dramatic 2-1 home victory over Brentford. The Seagulls had been set to taste defeat in Fabian Hurzeler's 50th match in charge after Thiago's ice-cool first-half spot-kick had the visitors in front. Danny Welbeck's 71st-minute leveller sparked a grandstand finish for Brighton with substitute Jack Hinshelwood able to complete the turnaround with six minutes left."
"Further drama was to follow in stoppage time as Maxim De Cuyper was penalised for holding onto Kevin Schade by referee Chris Kavanagh, but Thiago was unable to earn Brentford a share of the spoils. The casual penalty technique of Thiago came back to bite the Brazil forward as Verbruggen declined to dive until the last moment and saved the spot-kick to spark wild celebrations at the Amex Stadium."
Bart Verbruggen denied Brentford a stoppage-time equaliser by saving Igor Thiago's penalty, securing Brighton's 2-1 victory at the Amex Stadium. Igor Thiago had put Brentford ahead with a composed first-half penalty after Dango Ouattara won the spot-kick following a backheel and pace that beat Carlos Baleba. Danny Welbeck levelled for Brighton in the 71st minute, and substitute Jack Hinshelwood scored six minutes later to complete the turnaround. Maxim De Cuyper was penalised in stoppage time for holding Kevin Schade, leading to Thiago's late penalty. Verbruggen's late save sparked wild celebrations.
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