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Liverpool Boss Iraola Unhappy at VAR but Pleased with Win at Brentford
Second-half goals from Victor Munoz and Alexander Isak lifted Liverpool after a VAR review overturned a first-half penalty decision.
Liverpool defeated nine-man Brentford 2-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium, with second-half goals from Victor Munoz and Alexander Isak overturning Keane Lewis-Potter's first-half opener.
Brentford's Yehor Yarmoliuk was sent off for a 'headbutting action' towards Jeremy Jacquet during first-half stoppage time, fundamentally shifting the match's dynamics.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admitted his side needed to be more ruthless, expressing irritation over a first-half penalty overturned by VAR Darren England.
German midfielder Vitaly Janelt was dismissed late in stoppage time for pulling back Rio Ngumoha, yet Brentford remained dangerous despite playing with nine men.
Bees boss Keith Andrews criticized the officiating, while Iraola noted concerns about injuries to Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong stemming from the demanding Champions League schedule.
Liverpool secured a hard-fought victory at Brentford. Manager Andoni Iraola's side won 2-1 in London thanks to two goals in the final half-hour. The home side finished the match with nine men. Dutch international Jeremie Frimpong sustained an injury during a brief substitute appearance.
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