Soccer-Blow to Forest's Champions League hopes as Brentford win 2-0 away

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NOTTINGHAM, England (Reuters) -Nottingham Forest missed out on a chance to move into the top three in the Premier League, and strengthen hopes of a Champions League berth next season, as Brentford upset them 2-0 in their Premier League clash on Thursday.

Kevin Schade and Yoane Wissa both finished at the end of long clearances from deep in their own half to ensure a surprise away win that keeps alive keep Brentford’s own ambitions of competing in European club competition next season.