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Nottingham Forest
2024-25
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SOU vs NFO
English Premier League
St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton
Southampton
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Nottingham Forest
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Southampton’s efforts to break down Forest’s defense fell short, and their inability to capitalize on opportunities ultimately cost them. The result highlights Forest’s resilience and disciplined defensive performance, while Southampton’s struggles in front of goal continue to be a concern as they seek to find form in their Premier League campaign. They travel to Cardiff City in the EFL Cup in midweek while Forest host Newcastle United in the same competition.
Southampton started the second half with more attacking intent, but Matz Sels in the Forest goal remained largely untroubled by their efforts. Forest regained control as the game approached the final 20 minutes. Southampton’s inability to clear a Forest corner led to Gibbs-White scoring from a rebound. In the last few minutes, Southampton pushed hard for an equalizer, particularly with the fresh energy brought by substitute Tyler Dibling. Despite their late pressure, Sels remained untested and secured his first clean sheet of the season, leaving Russell Martin’s team frustrated and still searching for a breakthrough on their Premier League return.
Premier League football made its return to St. Mary’s with a lackluster first half that saw few notable events. Southampton’s tendency to overplay nearly cost them, as Forest capitalized on their mistakes to press forward. Forest appeared dangerous from set-pieces, with Nikola Milenkovic missing a golden chance to make a memorable debut by sending Chris Wood’s pass wide. The teams remained evenly matched as the first half ended.
90+5'
Dibling, who has made an impact since his introduction, weaves past a couple of defenders and attempts to thread a pass through to Archer. However, he is unable to find his striker with the delivery. Almost out of time now.
90+3'
Southampton launch a long ball over the top, searching for the run of Archer. Murillo anticipates the danger and intercepts the pass with a well-timed header. The Saints regain possession and look to build their attack again but time is running out.
90+2'
Forest choose to waste time in other ways now by making two substitutions. Jota Silva and Willy Boly come on. Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi make way.
90+2'
W. Boly
C. Hudson-Odoi
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J. Silva
M. Gibbs-White