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Everton Stuns Nottingham Forest at the City Ground
Nottingham, England – In a match held at the City Ground, Everton secured a valuable victory against Nottingham Forest, showcasing effectiveness despite conceding possession. The home team dominated the game with 70% possession, generating numerous scoring opportunities with 20 shots, 6 of which were on target and 8 off target. However, Everton’s defense remained firm and capitalized on their limited entries into the opponent’s area.
The first goal of the match came in the 19th minute when J. Garner, assisted by D. McNeil, opened the scoring for Everton. Despite Nottingham Forest’s insistence, accumulating 8 corners and eagerly seeking the equalizer, Everton extended their lead in the 79th minute with a goal from T. Barry, again assisted by Garner. Douglas Luiz of Nottingham Forest received a yellow card in the 61st minute.
Despite their superiority in possession and shots, Nottingham Forest failed to convert their opportunities, letting important points slip away at their own stadium. Everton, with a more conservative strategy and taking advantage of their key moments, took all three points in a key Premier League match. Referee Michael Oliver officiated the encounter.
Substitutions nottingham forest: at minute 46 N. Dominguez came in and Douglas Luiz went out., at minute 62 Igor Jesus came in and T. Awoniyi went out., at minute 75 C. Hudson-Odoi came in and D. Bakwa went out.
Substitutions everton: at minute 72 N. Patterson came in and J. Grealish went out., at minute 85 T. Barry came in and Beto went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Nottingham Forest
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