Nottingham Forest vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Forest claim big win
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Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
There we go, it's all over on the banks of the Trent as Nottingham Forest experience double delight over a bereft West Ham with a 2-0 victory that could be crucial in their hopes of survival. It was a forgettable day for David Moyes' side as Mats Sels was hardly tested in the hosts' goal. Alphonse Areola however, was the polar opposite, and was kept busy for much of the game. He would've been approaching the break with optimism, as well as being a shoe-in for West Ham's player of the match, however Taiwo Awoniyi had other ideas. He grabbed his sixth goal of the season on the cusp of half time before the second, frenetic half took a while for Forest to grab a late insurance goal. This came after a penalty shout, and Danilo's effort were denied by the referee's whistle. Callum Hudson-Odoi was composed to slot home emphatically to send Forest fans home happy. West Ham continue their slump as they prepare for Brentford next. Nottingham Forest however, surge on to face Aston Villa next time out. Thanks for following along, goodbye!
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
FULL TIME: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 2-0 WEST HAM
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
Assist Anthony David Junior Elanga
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
Danilo blocks for Forest late on and Ward-Prowse's corner isn't utilised. The hosts break but dear oh dear - Elanga must have gravity boots on! His shot skyrockets off target, leaving a sour, pip-ridden cherry sliding off the top of a frenetic Forest fastbreak
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
Substitution Morgan Anthony Gibbs-White Andrew Abiola Omobamidele
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
Substitution Kurt Happy Zouma Daniel William John Ings
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
West Ham are looking to salvage something here but Forest survive a Ward-Prowse free kick from the left. The ball gets recycled relentlessly but there are Hammers astray behind the offside line. Forest hearts are in mouths, and they'll continue to be for another six minutes of added time.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
GOAL?? No! In a chaotic sequence, Danilo strikes from range and it spins off a body. Areola can't grasp the looping ball and it falls in. Referee ends the celebrations - Yates was lurking in an offside position.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
The hosts have a corner here and it looks as if the hosts will avoid their fifth straight game without a victory as they reinforce from the bench.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
Substitution Nicolás Martín Domínguez Ryan James Yates
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