Brentford defender Zanka: Mistakes cost us Newcastle defeat

Brentford defender Mathias 'Zanka' Jorgensen admits defeat at home to Newcastle was tough to take.

In a tough encounter the Bees lost 2-1 at home.

Zanka was introduced in the 16th minute following an injury to captain Pontus Jansson.

Obviously, we're disappointed," he began. We had a great first half and to lose from that position is not great.

Goals change games. They're a team that's right up there competing for the Champions League and once they got a sniff, that got them going. Unfortunately, we couldn't respond.

We dealt with them quite well, but once you make a mistake, they pounce on you. Newcastle are really good at that and that's why they're up there.

We've got to learn from that if we want to beat the best guys week in, week out, not just once or twice in a season. You can't make mistakes."