On 2 December, one of the matches of the 14th round of the English football championship took place. Nottingham Forest (England) and Everton (Liverpool) met.
English Championship, 14th round
Nottingham Forest (England) - Everton (Liverpool) - 0:1 (0:0)
Goals: McNeil (67)
Warnings: Felipe (55)
Review of the match Nottingham Forest - Everton:
Nottingham Forest hosted Everton in a much-anticipated Premier League match at the City Ground. Fans were eagerly awaiting the start of the match. Both teams showed a high level of skill and determination, but in the end the victory over Nottingham Forest with a score of 1-0 went to Everton. The first half was a tightly contested affair, with neither team able to break the deadlock. Both Nottingham Forest and Everton showed solid defence, stopping all attempts to attack. At half-time the score remained 0-0, and both teams were eager to capitalise in the second half. At the start of the second half Nottingham Forest made the first substitution in the 46th minute. V. Boly was replaced by Felipe in an attempt to bring fresh energy to the team. However, Felipe received a yellow card in the 55th minute, which increased the tension on the pitch. Nottingham Forest made a second substitution in the 66th minute, with I. Sangare replacing K. Hudson-Odoi. Both teams were hungry for a breakthrough, leaving no room for complacency. The crowd was on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the next goal. In the 67th minute Everton finally broke the deadlock when D. McNeil headed the ball into the net.
This goal was a blow to Nottingham Forest, who fought valiantly to hold off Everton. However, the visitors proved to be the classier side, capitalising on their chances and taking the lead. Not wanting to concede defeat, Nottingham Forest made one last substitution in the 81st minute. H. Toffolo came on in place of D. Origi as the home side desperately looked to equalise. Everton, on the other hand, made their first substitution of the match, replacing Beto with Chermiti. As the final minutes progressed, Nottingham Forest pressed forward in search of a late equaliser. Everton's defence held firm as they tried to maintain their advantage. Despite Nottingham Forest's best efforts, the final whistle sounded, confirming Everton's 1-0 victory. This Premier League match demonstrated the competitiveness and skill of both teams. Although Nottingham Forest fought hard, it was Everton who proved to be the stronger side on the day. The fans at the City Ground witnessed a thrilling match in which Everton took all three points and left Nottingham Forest with something to think about.
In the next round of matches await the rivals: Fulham - Nottingham Forest, Everton - Newcastle.
Nottingham Forest vs Everton match statistics:
Nottingham Forest | Everton | |
---|---|---|
2 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
13 | Kicks | 12 |
6 | Blocked shots | 4 |
9 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
4 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
15 | Offences | 14 |
4 | Corner | 3 |
1 | Offsides | 2 |
62% | Ball possession | 38% |
1 | Yellow cards | 0 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
1 | Keeper saves | 2 |
579 | Total assists | 347 |
474 | Accurate assists | 228 |
82% | Accuracy of passes | 66% |