Everton dent Forest’s Champion League push
Abdoulaye Doucouré struck a dramatic winner within the 94th minute as delivered a big blow to ’s Champions League ambitions with a last-gasp victory on the Metropolis Floor.
With the match seemingly destined to finish in stalemate, the guests discovered a decisive second deep into stoppage time. Substitute Dwight McNeil threaded a exact move by way of to Doucouré, who maintained his composure to fit the ball previous and seal all three factors for the Blues.
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Nuno Espírito Santo’s facet have loved a outstanding marketing campaign, rising to 3rd within the . Nonetheless, wins for Manchester Metropolis and Aston Villa earlier within the weekend pushed Forest all the way down to fifth, tightening the race for a top-four end.
On a sweltering afternoon, the primary half supplied few clear possibilities, with each goalkeepers known as into routine motion. ’s low drive and ’s glancing header had been comfortably held by Sels, whereas examined with a pointy effort on the flip, adopted by a mushy header.
After the interval, -Odoi tried to inject some urgency, chopping inside dangerously on the break, however his curling shot lacked the ability to bother Pickford.
As full-time approached, Everton capitalised on a swift counterattack to grab a memorable win—one which lifts them as much as 14th within the desk and leaves Forest reeling from a missed alternative to consolidate their top-four place.