On 10 February, one of the matches of the 24th round of the English football championship took place. Nottingham Forest (England) and Newcastle (England) met.
English Championship, 24th round
Nottingham Forest (England) - Newcastle (England) - 2:3 (2:2)
Goals: A. Elanga (26), Hudson-Odoi (45+6) - Bruno Guimarães (10), Cher (43), Bruno Guimarães (66).
Warnings: Gibbs-White (59), Botman (59), K. Wilson (90+4).
Review of the match Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle:
Nottingham Forest hosted Newcastle in a thrilling Premier League encounter at the City Ground and both teams put on a spectacular show for the fans. Five goals were scored in the match and Newcastle won 3-2. The beginning of the match was a tense struggle of both teams, each team was trying to make a difference as soon as possible. Newcastle took the lead in the 10th minute when Bruno Guimaraes scored from the penalty spot to put his team ahead. However, Nottingham Forest were quick to respond just 16 minutes later when A. Elanga equalised and brought the home crowd to life. The match continued to be closely fought with both teams creating opportunities. As the first half drew to a close, Newcastle regained the lead in the 43rd minute thanks to a good strike from F. Schar. Nottingham Forest, not wanting to concede, managed to equalise shortly before the break thanks to a goal by K. Hudson-Odoi. The second half started with a flurry of yellow cards: M. Gibbs-White and S. Botman received warnings in the 59th minute. Botman received warnings in the 59th minute. The match remained keenly competitive, with both teams fighting for an advantage. In the 60th minute Newcastle made the first substitution, releasing M. Almiron instead of H. Barnes. Just six minutes later, Newcastle increased their lead again thanks to Bruno Guimaraes' second goal.
But Nottingham Forest were not done yet. In the 68th minute they made the first substitution: T. Avonije replaced D. Origi, giving the team fresh energy. As the match approached the closing stages, both teams were keen to gain an advantage. Nottingham Forest made two more substitutions in the 74th and 78th minutes, bringing on R. Yates and N. Dominguez respectively, in an attempt to salvage a point. Newcastle responded with a second and third substitution in the 81st and 90th minutes, releasing L. Miley and A. Gordon. As the match drew to a close, tensions mounted, leading to a yellow card for K. Wilson in the 90th minute. Despite Nottingham Forest's valiant efforts in the final minutes of the match, Newcastle managed to hold on to a slender lead and secure the all-important three points. The match was a testament to the competitive nature of the Premier League, showcasing the talent and commitment of the players. Both teams displayed impressive attacking power, creating a thrilling spectacle for the fans gathered at the City Ground. Despite Nottingham Forest battling hard and showing great resilience, it was Newcastle who emerged victorious. This match will undoubtedly be remembered as a very entertaining spectacle, and fans will be looking forward to the next exciting encounter between these two teams.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Nottingham Forest vs West Ham, Newcastle vs Bournemouth.
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle match statistics:
Nottingham Forest | Newcastle | |
---|---|---|
3 | Kicks in the box | 5 |
13 | Kicks | 7 |
5 | Blocked shots | 1 |
5 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
8 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 4 |
9 | Offences | 6 |
4 | Corner | 4 |
3 | Offsides | 0 |
37% | Ball possession | 63% |
1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
2 | Keeper saves | 1 |
354 | Total assists | 610 |
279 | Accurate assists | 535 |
79% | Accuracy of passes | 88% |