Henderson scores in Brentford draw

Henderson’s milestone goal

Jordan Henderson made headlines this Sunday by scoring his first goal for Brentford in a home match against Leeds United. His goal came just before the match’s end, giving Brentford a temporary edge in the game. This marked a memorable event for Henderson, who spent significant time at Ajax before joining Brentford.

Remembering Diogo Jota

The goal carried an emotional weight for Henderson. He dedicated his achievement to Diogo Jota, his former teammate at Liverpool, who tragically died in a car accident last summer. In a heartfelt tribute, Henderson performed Jota’s known PlayStation gesture, expressing his ongoing companionship with his late friend.

Match highlights

Henderson’s goal featured assistance from Rico Henry, whose cross made its way into Henderson’s path after deflection by a Leeds defender. However, Henderson’s success was shortly overshadowed. Leeds managed to level the score when Dominic Calvert-Lewin expertly netted a cross from Wilfried Gnonto, ending the match in a tie.

Brentford’s current standing

Celebrating his six hundredth Premier League appearance, mostly with Liverpool, Henderson’s performance was significant. Despite the draw, Brentford stands at fourteenth place in the league. Key player Sepp van den Berg played the entire match. Both Brentford and Leeds aim to boost their current positions and steer away from the threat of relegation in the remaining games.