Fabian Rowe said Brentford’s Youth Team deserved more than a 3-2 defeat from their Under-18 Professional Development League Two South game against Crewe Alexandra.
The Bees were on the wrong end of a five goal thriller on Friday afternoon.
Brentford fell behind early on but Fabian scored twice before 20 minutes had elapsed to put them in front.
Crewe equalised before the break but Brentford dominated after half time without finding the crucial goal.
Brentford goalkeeper Joe Taylor was sent off and Crewe went ahead moments later.
But the visitors had Dominic Taylor sent off and Brentford were awarded a last second penalty.
James Ferry’s spot kick was superbly saved to leave The Bees beaten.
“It was a very exciting game,” said Fabian, speaking to Bees Player after the match.
“We were disappointed not to get the three points but we felt we performed well.
“We will go again next week.
“I think we deserved more from the game.
“We worked harder than them and tried to play more than them.
“It just wasn’t our day.
“We passed it well and played through lines in the second half.
“We just couldn’t get the final pass that would lead to a goal.”
Fabian’s first goal came with a curling shot from the edge of the penalty area and the second from a tight angle six yards out after being set up by Montell Moore.
He said they came as a result of work on the training ground with Youth Team Manager Jeremy Steele at the coaching staff.
“I thought I worked hard and I want to keep scoring goals,” said Fabian.
“I have been working on the technique for the first goal in training.
“I am happy that it worked.
“Jeremy has been working with me on running forward.
“I was happy the second goal came from a forward run.
“We have worked on getting in behind and I thought we were excellent going forward in the first half.
“Our front players can drop off, that leaves room for the midfield to run and it causes confusion for the opposition.”
Brentford had been unbeaten in three before the Crewe clash, winning two of them and keeping three clean sheets.
Fabian said results had reflected performances and he felt he was playing well after starting the last three games.
“We felt we dominated the game,” he said.
“We were unfortunate the penalty didn’t go in.
“Our recent results have reflected performances.
“We have been working hard in training and it is showing in games.
“My performances have become better and I have got in the team.
“If you work hard in training it shows in games.”
Fabian Rowe’s full post-match video interview can be seen here by Bees Player subscribers.