On 25 November, one of the matches of the 13th round of the English football championship took place. Nottingham Forest (England) and Brighton (England) met.
English Championship, 13th round
Nottingham Forest (England) - Brighton (England) - 2:3 ( 1:2)
Goals: A. Elanga (3), Gibbs-White (76) - E. Ferguson (26), Joao Pedro (45+4), Joao Pedro (58).
Warnings: H. Toffolo (54), Simon Adingra (66), L. Dunk (73), L. Dunk (73), M. Niakhate (74), E. Ferguson (75), B. Verbruggen (82)
Review of the match Nottingham Forest - Brighton:
Brighton defeated Nottingham Forest in a thrilling Premier League encounter that ended 3-2 at the City Ground. The match was full of action, drama and a few key moments that ultimately decided the outcome of the encounter. The first half started with Nottingham Forest taking an immediate lead. Already in the 3rd minute Albert Elanga put Nottingham Forest off balance with a superb goal, which delighted the fans. However, Brighton were quick to respond, showing their attacking prowess. In the 26th minute, Ethan Ferguson put the ball in the net, levelling the score. As the first half drew to a close, Brighton seized the opportunity to take the lead. Just before the half-time whistle, Joao Pedro scored the decisive goal to give his team a 2-1 lead. In the second half, both teams continued to fight hard for the win. Brighton had an opportunity to increase their lead when a penalty was awarded in the 58th minute thanks to an impressive performance by Joao Pedro. However, Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Max Gibbs-White steadfastly deflected Brighton's attempt to widen the gap. "Nottingham Forest made several substitutions in an attempt to turn the match in their favour.
In the 62nd minute Danilo replaced Callum Hudson-Odoi and in the 63rd minute Dominic Origi replaced Callum Wood. These changes gave Nottingham Forest's attack renewed vigour, but they still failed to break through the Brighton defence. On the other hand, Brighton faced a setback when Lewis Dunk received two yellow cards within minutes, leading to a red card in the 73rd minute. Taking advantage of this, Nottingham Forest went ahead and a penalty was awarded against Brighton in the 76th minute. Max Gibbs-White took the lead and converted the penalty to level the match with Brighton 2-2. Despite the reduced squad, Brighton did not give up, and in the 90th minute Fabio Buonanotte received a yellow card, which shows the tension and heat of the last minutes. However, Brighton stood firm and even made substitutions in defence to secure the win. In the end, Brighton came out victorious, beating Nottingham Forest 3-2. The match showcased the passion and competitiveness of both teams, as well as some brilliant performances and exciting moments. It was an exciting game for the fans present at the City Ground and those watching around the world.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Nottingham Forest vs Everton, Chelsea vs Brighton.
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton match statistics:
Nottingham Forest | Brighton | |
---|---|---|
5 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
18 | Kicks | 11 |
8 | Blocked shots | 3 |
14 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
4 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
12 | Offences | 7 |
6 | Corner | 4 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
46% | Ball possession | 54% |
2 | Yellow cards | 5 |
0 | Red cards | 1 |
2 | Keeper saves | 3 |
460 | Total assists | 551 |
376 | Accurate assists | 478 |
82% | Accuracy of passes | 87% |