{"id":898617,"date":"2026-04-12T12:13:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T17:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/12\/brentford-boss-andrews-hails-history-making-thiago-after-everton-brace\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T12:13:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T17:13:23","slug":"brentford-boss-andrews-hails-history-making-thiago-after-everton-brace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/12\/brentford-boss-andrews-hails-history-making-thiago-after-everton-brace\/","title":{"rendered":"Brentford boss Andrews hails history-making Thiago after Everton brace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mmwebhandler.aff-online.com\/C\/35442?sr=155474&#038;anid=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soccernews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/SN\/images\/300x250_HR.gif\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Keith Andrews hailed \u201ccomplete centre-forward\u201d Igor Thiago after the striker made history during Brentford\u2019s 2-2 draw with Everton.<\/p>\n<p>The Bees forward netted twice at the Gtech Community Stadium, taking his tally for the Premier League season to 21 goals.<\/p>\n<p>Thiago became the first Brazilian to score 20 or more during a single season in the competition, while his tally is also the most by a Brentford player in a campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Having also scored a hat-trick in the reverse fixture at Hill Dickinson Stadium, the 24-year-old is the first player to find the net five or more times against Everton during a single Premier League season.<\/p>\n<p>These were the latest achievements during a memorable campaign for Thiago, whose form saw him make his senior debut for Brazil during the recent international break, scoring in their 3-1 victory over Croatia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s in an amazing place with how he\u2019s playing,\u201d Andrews said. \u201cThere\u2019s a confidence and rhythm to his game.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo play for his national team was his dream. We always have full confidence in him. He\u2019s always involved. He gives a platform for us to play off. He\u2019s amazing in both boxes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe work-rate off the ball. He\u2019s on that upward trajectory \u2013 all the things that make a complete centre-forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Brentford remain in seventh place, but missed the chance to climb to sixth after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall\u2019s stoppage-time equaliser condemned them to a fourth straight draw.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe wanted to attack the game and try to win,\u201d Andrews added. \u201cThat\u2019s the nature of every game. When you\u2019re winning going into injury time, you feel like you\u2019re in a good position.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe worked hard to get into that position. We played well in the second half until we scored. The equaliser was disappointing for us.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">21 Igor Thiago<br \/>\n20 Ivan Toney\/Bryan Mbeumo<\/p>\n<p>Point to our top scorer in a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/premierleague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@premierleague<\/a> season<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5AYFiQeeFM\">pic.twitter.com\/5AYFiQeeFM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrentfordFC\/status\/2042998437860262194?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Bees are level on points with Everton, though the Toffees are a place behind in eighth due to an inferior goal difference.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Pickford, who conceded an early penalty, saluted his team-mates\u2019 resilience as they twice came from behind, ensuring their European ambitions remain firmly in sight.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re disappointed. I don\u2019t think we were good enough for the first 20 minutes of both halves,\u201d the England goalkeeper said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe showed resilience and came up with a great finish at the end. We wanted three points today, but we\u2019ll take a point in injury time. We dug in, we got a result, and we showed character.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe manager\u2019s aim in pre-season was to get Everton back into Europe. That\u2019s still the aim. We\u2019ve got six big games to go, and we\u2019ll take each one as it comes. Hopefully, we can get the Toffees on a European tour.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a bit of a rollercoaster game,\u201d Dewsbury-Hall added. \u201cWe knew it would be a tough game. They have strengths that they play to well.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMaybe, a draw is a fair result. The fact we came from behind twice shows the mentality of the lads \u2013 we never give up, ever.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCliche as it is: if you don\u2019t win, try not to lose, and we did that. That could be a massive point at the end of the season.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soccernews.com\/brentford-boss-andrews-hails-history-making-thiago-after-everton-brace\/398441\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>SoccerNews<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Keith Andrews hailed \u201ccomplete centre-forward\u201d Igor Thiago after the striker made history during Brentford\u2019s 2-2 draw with Everton. The Bees forward netted twice at the Gtech Community Stadium, taking his tally for the Premier League season to 21 goals. 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