Brentford B began their five-day stay in Holland with a 1-1 draw with Jong PSV at the Dutch side’s training complex as Ryan Trevitt’s first half goal was cancelled out by a late strike from Jamal Gonzaga.
The young Bees went into the game amid a busy period of fixtures as they continue their quest to compete for qualification in the Premier League Cup on home soil. They headed to Holland looking to benefit from experience against a talented youth side from the Eredivisie.
It was a game where the home side dominated the early stages in terms of possession but there were few clearcut opportunities afforded to them as the Bees were strong in their shape.
On 14 minutes there was an opening when a cross in from the left found Fodé Fofane in the centre of the box. The forward slid to connect but miscued as the attempt edged wide. On 20 minutes Brentford keeper Ben Winterbottom was called into action as he saved impressively from Isaac Babadi as the forward player headed towards the top corner but for the Bees keeper.
Brentford looked dangerous as they looked to spring on the counter-attack, though, with Charlie Farr often getting forward down the right as he linked up with 17-year-old Tony Yogane frequently. On 34 minutes Farr crossed for Aaron Pressley, who made his first start since returning from a long-term injury, but for the PSV keeper who managed to punch the ball away before the Scottish striker could connect.
Four minutes before the break the Bees went ahead when good work from Yogane saw him combine with Farr. The latter then played a perfect pass to meet the run of Trevitt from midfield and he finished well to collect his ninth goal of the season. It could have been two a moment before the break when Yogane had his shot deflected for a corner.
Brentford started the second period well and captain Alex Gilbert was next to try his luck. The youngster received the ball on the edge of the box following some effective Bees pressing but his low effort was collected by the goalkeeper.
The Dutch side maintained their assurance on the ball for much of the second period with the likes of Tristan Crama and Edon Pruti needing to give full concentration as PSV searched for some space to penetrate the back line. The Frenchman was called into action around the hour as he made a couple of sliding challenges to keep out the opponents.
PSV got their goal seven minutes from time and it came from some good play out on the left. Substitute Dante Sealy squared for Gonzaga to slot in past Winterbottom as the match finished level.
Jong PSV: Schiks, Arts, Blaak, Leysen, Dams, Tielemans, Colyn, Doudah, Fofane, Babadi, Antonisse
Subs: Giebels, Bodak, Gonzaga, El Allachi, Priske Flyger, Wolff, Sealy, Bougafer, Jimenez, Heuvel
Brentford B: Winterbottom, Farr (Wilson, 73), Adedokun, Waruih, Crama, Pruti, Olakigbe (Holland, 62), Trevitt, Pressley (Lisbie, 62), Gilbert, Yogane (Dickov, 70)
Subs not used: Trialist