Everton delivered an impressive performance, defeating Nottingham Forest 3-0 in their latest Premier League clash, held on a thrilling match day for fans. The standout figure was Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who scored two goals during the match, first finding the net at just 1 minute into the game and sealing his brace at 34 minutes into the second half.
A key moment came right before halftime when Thierno Barry added to the scoreline, striking at the 47th minute following an excellent assist from Iliman Ndiaye, who delivered a pinpoint cross that Barry controlled and finished past goalkeeper Matz Els Sels.
Everton continued to threaten throughout the match, with Dewsbury-Hall coming close to scoring again in the 74th minute, but his shot hit the woodwork.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was undoubtedly the man of the match, contributing not only with his two goals but also with 29 key passes, three tackles, and four shots on goal. Iliman Ndiaye also played a crucial role, completing 21 successful passes, winning two tackles, and taking two shots as well.
Under the management of David Moyes, Everton lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Jordan Pickford in goal; a defensive line consisting of Jake O’Brien, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, and Vitaliy Mykolenko; and a midfield featuring James Garner, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Iliman Ndiaye, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jack Grealish, with Thierno Barry leading the attack.
Nottingham Forest, directed by Sean Dyche, also employed a 4-5-1 setup, with Matz Sels in goal; Nicolò Savona, Nikola Milenkovic, Felipe Morato, and Neco Williams in defense; and a midfield trio made up of Ibrahim Sangaré, Elliot Anderson, and Omari Hutchinson, with Morgan Gibbs-White and Dan Ndoye supporting Igor Jesus in the forward line.
The match officiated by Chris Kavanagh took place at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. With this important victory, Everton climbs to 24 points, holding fifth place in the league, while Nottingham Forest remains at 15 points in sixteenth position.
Substitutions for Everton
61’ 2T – Thierno Barry out for Beto
72’ 2T – Carlos Alcaraz out for Dwight McNeil
85’ 2T – Jack Grealish out for Tyler Dibling
Cautions for Everton
12’ 2T – Thierno Barry (Holding opponent to prevent advancement)
26’ 2T – James Tarkowski (Holding opponent to prevent advancement)
38’ 2T – Vitaliy Mykolenko (Holding opponent to prevent advancement)
47’ 2T – Jake O’Brien (Holding opponent to prevent advancement)
Substitutions for Nottingham Forest
45’ 2T – Nicolò Savona out for Zach Abbott; Dan Ndoye out for Callum Hudson-Odoi; Ibrahim Sangaré out for Ryan Yates
62’ 2T – Ryan Yates out for Nicolás Domínguez
Cautions for Nottingham Forest
0’ 1T – Nicolò Savona (Holding opponent to prevent advancement)
49’ 1T – Felipe Morato (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
8’ 2T – Nikola Milenkovic (Holding opponent to prevent advancement)
Everton’s next fixture will be an away match against Chelsea, while Nottingham Forest will host Tottenham.