BEES boss Thomas Frank has admitted it was "tough" for his side to play against Newcastle after being sent down to ten men.
Brentford had to play for more than 80 minutes of the match against the Magpies with 10 men after Josh Dasilva's early red card.
The midfielder was given his marching orders after he inadvertently caught Matt Targett on the shin with his studs.
The decision was originally given as a freekick to Brentford but after referee Mike Dean consulted VAR his decision was reversed and the red card was shown.
Before the half-time whistle goals from Joelinton and Chris Willock had put the visitors into a commanding position.
Manager Frank was proud of his team and the "togetherness" they showed during the performance but admitted it was a hard game.
Frank said: “One random situation decided the game.
“Playing 10 against 11 for 80 plus minutes is just tough, but we’ve got to keep working hard and showing togetherness and it will turn around.”
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