Fulham Holds Brentford to Goalless Draw as Leno's Late Save Denies Bees

A 0-0 draw between Brentford and Fulham in the west London derby has left both teams with mixed emotions. Brentford had the chance to break into the top six but was denied by a spectacular last-minute save from Bernd Leno. The Bees' Dango Ouattara thought he had scored the winning goal in stoppage time, only for Leno to tip it over the bar in a breathtaking display of goalkeeping. Nathan Collins then headed another golden opportunity wide from the resulting corner, leaving Brentford frustrated. Leno expressed his delight at the save, saying it was a crucial moment for his team, and he felt they deserved the point. The match was a dull affair, with Fulham failing to register a shot on target throughout the game. Their best chance came when Ryan Sessegnon blazed over a decent opening in the first half. Later, Harry Wilson side-footed a good opportunity wide after being played through down the right. Brentford had the better chances, with Igor Thiago heading an early opportunity wide and Keane Lewis-Potter scooping a golden chance over with the last kick of the half. In the second period, Mikkel Damsgaard clipped over from outside the box, and Lewis-Potter's goalbound hit Thiago from Michael Kayode's long throw. The draw moves Brentford level with sixth-placed Chelsea but gives the teams below them the chance to move above them into seventh, which could secure European football next season. Fulham, who lost Alex Iwobi to a first-half hamstring injury, could fall as far as 14th by the end of the weekend. Fulham head coach Marco Silva stated that his team's ambition was to win the game, but they were not pleased with the draw. He believed Fulham had the better chances, with Sessegnon's opportunity being the most notable. Brentford head coach Keith Andrews reflected on the game, saying it showcased the team's evolution over the past seven months. He wants his team to continue playing fearlessly and competing with everyone in the league. The draw marks five straight draws for Brentford, leaving their European bid in question. With a significant injury list and lack of reliable options, Brentford's chances of making Europe are uncertain.