Everton Rescue Late Point Against Brentford Despite Thiago's Record-Breaking Effort

In a dramatic turn of events, Everton managed to snatch a point from Brentford in stoppage time, courtesy of a Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall goal, canceling out Igor Thiago's record-breaking 21st Premier League goal of the season. With a win, either team would have joined Liverpool in fifth place, bringing them closer to a surprise Champions League spot with only a month left in the campaign. The hosts thought they had secured the win after Thiago's historic double, but Dewsbury-Hall's late equalizer meant both teams missed their opportunity. Brentford made a dream start when Kevin Schade was brought down by Jordan Pickford inside the first two minutes, and Thiago scored his 20th Premier League goal from the resulting penalty, tying the club record. Despite a slow start, Everton grew into the game and forced Caoimhin Kelleher into a remarkable double save. They soon equalized through Beto's clinical header, amidst protests for a foul in the build-up. Schade nearly scored from a set-piece, but his header cannoned off the bar. The hosts hit the woodwork again early in the second half, while Everton were denied by Kelleher, who impressed with saves from Iliman Ndiaye and Dewsbury-Hall. Thiago broke the record in fortunate fashion when Michael Kayode's toepoke deflected off him and beat Pickford. However, Dewsbury-Hall showed incredible composure to slot home in the 91st minute, ensuring both teams remain in seventh and eighth place, respectively. Home Team: Kelleher (8); Kayode (6), Van den Berg (6), Collins (7), Lewis-Potter (6); Jensen (6), Yarmoliuk (5), Damsgaard (4); Schade (6), Thiago (7), Ouattara (6). Subs: Nelson (5). Away Team: Pickford (7); O'Brien (6), Tarkowski (6), Branthwaite (6), Mykolenko (6); Garner (7), Gueye (7); McNeil (6), Dewsbury-Hall (7), Ndiaye (6); Beto (7). Subs: Barry (5), Iroebugnam (5), George (6). Player of the Match: Caoimhin Kelleher. Brentford boss Keith Andrews praised Thiago, saying, 'I think the biggest thing for Thiago this season was staying fit and playing as many minutes as he has. The reality is you never know. Anybody who says any different, isn't being entirely honest.' Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall reflected on the game, stating, 'A bit of a rollercoaster of a game. We knew it was going to be a tough game there. They've got strengths that they play to really well. Probably on the balance of things, maybe a draw is the fair result.' Everton boss David Moyes looked ahead to the next game, saying, 'We'll get ready for it. The next one's Liverpool, which will be a brilliant, brilliant game for all the Evertonians. You know, first time we've had Liverpool in the new stadium. So we'll all be looking forward to it.'