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Liverpool Snatch Late Victory at Nottingham Amidst VAR Controversy
Nottingham, England – In a match brimming with tension and emotion, Liverpool secured a narrow victory against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in a Premier League clash from Matchday 27. The game, officiated by referee Anthony Taylor, was decided in the dying moments, but not before sparking controversy due to a VAR decision.
Nottingham Forest, fueled by their home support, displayed great competitiveness throughout the match. Although Liverpool maintained a slight edge in possession (53% against 47%), the home team managed to generate a higher number of goal-scoring opportunities, recording 18 shots, albeit with low effectiveness (only 2 on target). The home team also earned a total of 7 corner kicks, reflecting their persistence in the opponent’s area. M. Gibbs-White and O. Aina received yellow cards for Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool, on the other hand, were less prolific in attack, registering 10 shots, with 4 on target. However, their ball possession allowed them to control the pace of the game at times.
The pivotal moment of the match arrived in the 90th minute. Initially, a goal by A. Mac Allister was disallowed by VAR due to a handball. Disappointment was palpable among the away fans, but their joy was not long in coming: Moments later, in the same 90th minute, A. Mac Allister redeemed himself by scoring a goal that, this time, was validated, securing the victory for Liverpool. The assist didn’t have a player providing it.
The match concluded with a bittersweet taste for Nottingham Forest, who, despite their effort and combativeness, couldn’t avoid defeat. The controversial VAR decision and the late goal by Liverpool marked the end of an exciting and hard-fought encounter at the City Ground.
Substitutions nottingham forest: at minute 66 C. Hudson-Odoi came in and D. Ndoye went out., at minute 66 O. Hutchinson came in and D. Bakwa went out., at minute 77 Igor Jesus came in and L. Lucca went out., at minute 77 E. Anderson came in and N. Dominguez went out., at minute 90 M. Gibbs-White came in and J. McAtee went out.
Substitutions liverpool: at minute 77 M. Salah came in and R. Ngumoha went out., at minute 77 C. Gakpo came in and F. Chiesa went out., at minute 83 C. Jones came in and J. Gomez went out., at minute 83 M. Kerkez came in and A. Robertson went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Nottingham Forest
Liverpool
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