Brentford U18s 1 QPR U18s 3: Young Bees fall to defeat in west London derby

Brentford Under-18s fell to a 3-1 defeat against QPR Under-18s in the Professional Development League at Wheatsheaf Park on Saturday afternoon.

Naeem Giscombe opened the scoring early on for Gary McDermott’s side, but despite a bright start, they were unable to hold on to their advantage.

Giscombe opened the scoring as he headed home from close range to give Brentford the early lead in the west London derby.

A good counter-attack from the away side almost led to a leveller as Kalen Brunson found space on the left and fired a first-time shot which Layton Nicholls held on to well.

On 35 minutes, despite the mounting pressure on the young Hoops’ goal, Staitham Bowen’s high foot conceded a penalty, which Ridwanullahi Hassan confidently stepped up to take and convert..

QPR had the first opening of the second half as Brunson jinked into the box and struck a firm effort, which Nicholls did well to hold.

A fine team move was finished confidently by Domeiro Bobb-Semple, but the striker was flagged offside in what appeared to be a tight call.

Brentford failed to regain the foothold they once had in the game and second-half substitute Gabriel Oluwabusola smashed into the top corner of the net to give his side the lead.

Oluwabusola sealed the win for the away side as he tucked away a good finish from a tight angle.

The west London side are next in league action on Saturday 25 October as they take on Forest Green Rovers at Wheatsheaf Park.

Brentford U18s: Nicholls, Fanoiki (Kasujja 83), Bowen (Cohalan 46), Ogungbemi, Powis, Honor, Giscombe, Ouattara (Roca 63), Bobb-Semple, Bansoodeb (Redknapp 63), Madden

Subs not used: Macintyre

Booked: Bowen 32, Bobb-Semple 51

QPR U18s: Taylor, Tang, Gbeme-McLean, Balogun (Mitchell-Abadom 63), Cuthbert, Neill, Sanyaolu (Oluwabusola 46), Neziri, Hassan, Trujillo, Brunson (Wiles 63)

Subs not used: Wright, Fittall

Booked: Oluwabusola 51, Gbeme-McLean 73