Brentford manager Keith Andrews expressed pride in his side's second-half resilience after they battled to a 1-1 draw against Sunderland at the Gtech Community Stadium in the Premier League.

Andrews singled out his players' willingness to embrace what he described as the "ugly side of the game" — a hard-nosed, combative approach that helped Brentford hold their ground and share the points with Sunderland.

The result leaves both clubs with something to reflect on, as Brentford showed they are capable of grinding out results when the polished football fades and the battle becomes physical and mental.