Nottingham Forest vs Brighton LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as visitors hang on to win
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Nottingham Forest will have designs on picking up all three points against struggling Brighton when the teams clash at the City Ground this afternoon.
Steve Cooper wants his Forest side to close out matches with clinical performances when they’ve been on top as he looks to continue to distance his team from the bottom three. Forest slipped to defeat last time out against West Ham, thanks to a late goal from Tomas Soucek, and will want to rectify that today.
After a wonderful start for Brighton where they won five of their first six games, Roberto de Zerbi’s men have not triumphed in the league since September. Four draws from their last five games is a frustrating return for the Seagulls who have their sights set on Europe.
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Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton manage to hold on despite late pressure from Forest, winning 3-2 at The City Ground! Ferguson and Elanga’s first-half goals cancelled each other out, with the Seagulls going into the break with a 2-1 lead after substitute Joao Pedro fired home in the final few seconds of the half. The Brazilian then dispatched from the penalty spot to score Brighton’s third after half-time. Cooper’s side were awarded a penalty later in the second half, and Dunk was subsequently given his marching orders after a heated conversation with the referee. Forest couldn’t find an equaliser despite late pressure. De Zerbi’s side finally end their winless run and will face Chelsea next in the Premier League. Cooper’s side will look to bounce back next week as they host Everton. That’s all for today, goodbye!
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
FULL-TIME: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 2-3 BRIGHTON
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
What a chance for Forest! Hudson-Odoi clips a cross towards the back post and Elanga guides the ball into the box. Yates flings himself at it and powers a header towards the top corner, but Verbruggen makes a superb save to prevent a goal!
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Forest have a late corner and Gibbs-White sends a cross into the box, with Cooper's side flooding the penalty area with bodies. Once again, Brighton are able to deal with the pressure and can clear the danger.
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Forest are applying plenty of pressure late on, pumping balls into the box, but Brighton have been able to deal with it. The City Ground supporters are urging their players on, but Cooper's men can't find a breakthrough. Just a few minutes left to find an equaliser!
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Buonanotte is the latest player to go into the referee's book in the final few minutes of the game.
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The fourth official has indicated that there will be a minimum of 10 minutes of added time at the end of the second half.
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Temitayo Olufisayo Olaoluwa Aina Neco Shay Williams
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Big chance for Forest! Hudson-Odoi receives the ball out wide and stands up his marker. The Forest winger clips a cross into the box and Gibbs-White is in the penalty area unmarked, but he gets his header all wrong and it flies behind for a goal-kick. He will feel he should have at least hit the target from there!
Nottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Gross sends a corner into the box and van Hecke rises above the defender before powering a header towards goal. Unfortunately for Brighton, it's straight at the goalkeeper, who holds comfortably.
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