On 12 August, one of the matches of the 1st round of the English football championship took place. Arsenal (London) and Nottingham Forest (England) met.
Арсенал - Ноттингем Форест - 2:1. Чемпионат Англии, 1-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаEnglish Championship, 1st round
Arsenal (London) - Nottingham Forest (England) - 2:1 (2:0)
Goals: E. Nketia (26), B. Saka (32) - T. Awoniyi (82)
Warnings: Ola Aina (28), Timber (45+5), O. Mangala (81), White (90+3).
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest match review:
Arsenal won their long-awaited Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest 2-0 at half-time and 2-1 in regulation time. The match was played at the legendary Emirates Stadium, creating a tense atmosphere for fans of both teams. At the start of the game, Arsenal showed their desire to dominate and spared no time to be in on goal. The crowd exploded in the 26th minute when Eddie Nketiah scored a superb goal, putting Arsenal into the lead from the opening minutes. Nketiah's clinical play showcased his skills as a striker, leaving the Nottingham Forest defence stunned. "Nottingham Forest quickly realised they needed to respond, but their efforts were met with some caution, with O. Aina receiving a yellow card in the 28th minute, adding to their problems. Arsenal capitalised on their opponents' difficulties and in the 32nd minute Bukayo Saka doubled their lead with a spectacular goal. Saka's coolness in the box was commendable, as he left the Nottingham Forest goalkeeper no chance to save. Closer to the break, the tension in the match increased and it became more tense. Just before the break, Arsenal player J. Timber was cautioned with a yellow card, adding to a string of disciplinary offences in the match. Leading 2-0 in the second half, Arsenal consolidated their lead and aimed for a comfortable win. In the second half, both teams made tactical substitutions in an attempt to turn the tide of the match in their favour. In the 50th minute, J. Timber replaced T. Tomiyasu for Arsenal, hoping to strengthen the defensive line. In the 71st minute Nottingham Forest followed Arsenal's example by replacing Danilo with T. Awoniyi, which allowed them to strengthen their attacking options. In the closing stages of the game, both teams fought for control of the midfield.
In the 72nd minute Nottingham Forest made their second substitution, bringing on N. Williams instead of O. Ayini. Williams instead of O. Aina. Arsenal responded quickly, replacing E. Nketiah with L. Trossard in the 73rd minute. The substitutions brought new energy to the game and led to some exciting moments on the pitch. In the 80th minute Nottingham Forest made a third substitution, bringing in A. Elanga instead of B. Johnson. This tactical move indicated Nottingham Forest's desire to equalise and save the positive result of the match. However, the game took a new turn: in the 81st minute, Nottingham Forest player O. Mangala received a yellow card, which further undermined their chances of success. Nevertheless, Nottingham Forest went forward and managed to get back on track in the 82nd minute thanks to T. Awoniyi's goal. Awoniyi's goal gave the visitors renewed hope and gave the fans something to cheer about in the final minutes of the match. As the final whistle approached, both teams made additional substitutions in an attempt to influence the game. In the 86th minute Arsenal brought on Gabriel instead of G. Martinelli, and in the 90th minute Nottingham Forest replaced J. Worrall with K. Wood. Wood. Moments later Nottingham Forest made the last substitution: O. Mangala replaced K. Kouyate. At the end of the match, Arsenal player B. White received a yellow card in the 90th minute, adding to the list of disciplinary offences in the match. Despite Nottingham Forest's best efforts to equalise, Arsenal held on for a hard-fought 2-1 victory. The match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest showed the unpredictability and excitement of Premier League football. Both teams fought hard, showing skill, determination and tactical discipline. The Emirates Stadium once again proved to be a fortress for Arsenal, who successfully defended their advantage and won three important points in the fight for success in the championship.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: KRL Palace - Arsenal, Nottingham Forest - Sheffield United.
Арсенал - Ноттингем Форест - 2:1. Чемпионат Англии, 1-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаArsenal vs Nottingham Forest match statistics:
| Arsenal | Nottingham Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
| 15 | Kicks | 6 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 8 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 7 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 2 |
| 12 | Offences | 12 |
| 8 | Corner | 3 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 79% | Ball possession | 21% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 5 |
| 763 | Total assists | 196 |
| 688 | Accurate assists | 135 |
| 90% | Transmission accuracy | 69% |
