Ipswich 0 Brentford 1: Rampant Bees close in on European football with resurgent Kevin Schade scoring again

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KEVIN SCHADE’s brilliant winner boosted Brentford’s bid for European football.

The winger soared to head his fourth Prem goal in three games – ironically after a VAR intervention gave the Bees a corner instead of a penalty.

Brentford player celebrating a goal.

Bryan Mbeumo hails Brentford team-mate Kevin Schade for his opener[/caption]

Soccer player scoring a goal during a match.

Bees winger Schade leaps to nod the breakthrough[/caption]

Brentford's Kevin Schade scoring a goal.

Ipswich keeper Alex Palmer and defenders couldn’t keep Schade’s header out[/caption]

Brentford were largely in control once Schade found the top corner on 18 minutes.

Even the Tractor Boys’ fans went flat as the second half dragged on – amid an eighth straight home defeat in a row for relegated Ipswich

Kieran McKenna’s side did produce sustained pressure in the closing minutes – but in vain.

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Match stats graphic showing Ipswich Town vs Brentford; final score 0-1. Stats include shots on target, shots, blocked shots, possession, passes, completed passes, tackles, fouls conceded, and corners.

Brentford players celebrating a goal.

Scorer Shade is on a hot streak as Brentford hunt a European spot[/caption] Illustration of game momentum chart showing Brentford's 1-0 win over Ipswich Town.

Illustration of game momentum chart showing Brentford's 1-0 win over Ipswich Town.

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