On 21 April, one of the matches of the 34th round of the English football championship took place. Everton (Liverpool) and Nottingham Forest (England) met.
English Championship, 34th round
Everton (Liverpool) - Nottingham Forest (England) - 2:0 ( 1:0)
Goals: I. Gueye (29), McMahon (29), McMahon (29). Gueye (29), McNeil (76)
Warnings: Doucoure (74), J. Bruntwaite (81), Gibbs-White (81), Jack Harrison (83), Murillo (90+11).
In a thrilling Premier League match between Everton and Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park, the home side won the match with a final score of 2-0. The first goal of the match came in the 29th minute when Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye found the spot-kick, giving his team the lead. Nottingham Forest tried to equalise the score by making a substitution in the 53rd minute: G. Reina came on in place of A. Elan Reina. Reina came on instead of A. Elanga. However, Everton continued to defend confidently. In the 67th minute Everton made two substitutions: D. Calvert-Lewin replaced Beto, and A. Gomez came on in place of J. Garner.
The match became more tense: Everton players A. Doucoure, J. Bruntwaite and J. Harrison received yellow cards, as well as Nottingham Forest players M. Gibbs-White and Murillo. In the 76th minute Everton increased their lead through a goal by Dwight McNeil, securing a comfortable lead. Nottingham Forest tried to get back into the game, making four substitutions in the 80th minute: N. Dominguez, Danilo, K. Hudson-Odoi and R. Yates. Towards the end of the match Everton made a third substitution: Beto made way for Chermiti in the 90th minute. Despite the fact that "Nottingham Forest" sought to score a goal, they failed to break through the defence of Everton, and the match ended with the score 2-0 in favour of the hosts. In general, it was an exciting match, both teams showed determination and skill, but in the end "Everton" was stronger.
In the next round of opponents are waiting for such matches: Everton - Liverpool, Nottingham Forest - Man.City.
| Everton | Nottingham Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 7 | Kicks | 8 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 3 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
| 4 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 1 |
| 14 | Offences | 9 |
| 6 | Corner | 4 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 41% | Ball possession | 59% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 371 | Total assists | 559 |
| 281 | Accurate assists | 467 |
| 76% | Accuracy of passes | 84% |