# Brentford Head Coach Thomas Frank Reacts to 2-2 Draw Against Tottenham
Brentford and Tottenham faced off in the opening game of the season, with the match ending in a 2-2 draw. Head coach Thomas Frank was pleased with the result, despite his team’s inability to hold on to their lead.
## Match Report: Royal Earns Tottenham Point at Brentford
The game started off with Brentford taking the lead in the first half, courtesy of a goal from Ivan Toney. However, Tottenham were able to equalize in the second half, thanks to a goal from substitute Dele Alli.
The match looked to be heading for a draw, until Brentford were awarded a penalty in the 90th minute. Toney stepped up to take it, but his shot was saved by Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
The game was not over yet though, as Tottenham were awarded a penalty of their own in the 94th minute. Substitute Gareth Bale stepped up to take it, and he made no mistake, scoring the equalizer and rescuing a point for his team.
## Thomas Frank Reacts to 2-2 Draw
After the match, Brentford head coach Thomas Frank spoke about his team’s performance. He said: “I think it was a good performance from us. We had a lot of chances to score and we created some good opportunities. We had a lot of possession and we defended well. We just didn’t take our chances and that cost us.”
Frank also praised his team for their resilience, saying: “I’m very proud of my players for the way they kept going until the end. We showed great character and we never gave up. We could have won the game but it wasn’t to be.”
## Watch Highlights on BBC’s Match Of The Day 2
Fans of both teams can watch highlights from Sunday’s Premier League action on BBC’s Match Of The Day 2 Saturday 13 August at 22:30 BST. This is available to UK users only.
The match between Brentford and Tottenham was an exciting one, with both teams showing great resilience and determination. Despite not being able to hold on to their lead, Brentford head coach Thomas Frank was pleased with his team’s performance and praised them for their character and never giving up. Fans can watch highlights from the match on BBC’s Match Of The Day 2 Saturday 13 August at 22:30 BST.