LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) - Brentford striker Igor Thiago celebrated his maiden call-up by Brazil with a 19th Premier League goal of the season but had to settle for a home draw as bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers rallied from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw on Monday.
Brentford stay in seventh place with 45 points from their 30 games as they missed the chance to significantly close the gap on the Champions League qualification places above them. Wolves have 17 points from 31 games and are 12 points below the safety zone.
Michael Kayode gave Brentford the lead before Thiago, who was named in Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad on Monday, doubled their advantage in the first half, at which stage the home side were cruising to what looked a comfortable win.
Wolves’ improvement in recent weeks was evident again though as Adam Armstrong pulled a goal back just before halftime. Substitute Tolu Arokodare equalised on 78 minutes. The visitors also struck the woodwork twice.
(Reporting by Nick Said, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
