In an intense match during round 21 of the Premier League, Nottingham Forest claimed a vital away victory against West Ham United at the Boleyn Ground. The home team initially took the lead with an own goal from Murillo in the 12th minute. However, Nottingham fought back with goals from Nicolás Domínguez in the 54th minute and Morgan Gibbs-White, who scored a penalty in the 88th minute, sealing the comeback.
During the first half, Callum Hudson-Odoi had the opportunity to change the course of the match, but his shot hit the post, denying Nottingham a chance to draw.
Morgan Gibbs-White shone as the standout player, contributing not only with a goal but also completing 33 successful passes throughout the match. Nicolás Domínguez also played a crucial role, scoring one goal and making 44 successful passes while winning back possession three times and attempting four shots on goal.
West Ham’s manager, Nuno Simões Espírito Santo, opted for a 4-3-3 formation with Alphonse Areola in goal; a defense line of Kyle Walker-Peters, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Jean-Clair Todibo, and Oliver Scarles; and a midfield comprising Mateus Fernandes, Tomás Soucek, and Lucas Paquetá. Up front were Jarrod Bowen, Valentín Castellanos, and Crysencio Summerville.
On the other side, Nottingham Forest, managed by Sean Dyche, set up in a 4-5-1 formation with Matz Sels as the goalkeeper; Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, and Neco Williams in defense; and a midfield featuring Nicolás Domínguez, Elliot Anderson, Omari Hutchinson, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Callum Hudson-Odoi, with Igor Jesus leading the frontline.
Referee Tony Harrington controlled the match, which saw West Ham now sitting at 18th place with 14 points, while Nottingham Forest climbed to 17th with 21 points after this crucial win.
West Ham United Substitutions
62’ 2T – Lucas Paquetá out for Pablo Felipe; Oliver Scarles out for Ezra Mayers.
79’ 2T – Mateus Fernandes out for Freddie Potts.
Yellow Cards for West Ham United:
15’ 2T Jean-Clair Todibo (Unsporting behavior),
24’ 2T Nuno Espírito Santo (Insulting or dissenting against the referee),
48’ 2T Kyle Walker-Peters (Unsporting behavior),
50’ 2T Konstantinos Mavropanos (Unsporting behavior).
Nottingham Forest Substitutions
45’ 2T – Omari Hutchinson out for Dilane Bakwa.
91’ 2T – Dilane Bakwa out for Felipe Morato.
Next, West Ham is set to visit Tottenham, while Nottingham will take on Arsenal at home.