Nottingham Forest delivered a resounding statement with a sensational 7-0 thrashing of Brighton & Hove Albion at the City Ground. In what turned out to be a nightmarish outing for the Seagulls, Nottingham dominated from start to finish, showcasing their attacking prowess and leaving Brighton in shambles.
Match Summary
First Half:
Nottingham Forest wasted no time in asserting their dominance. The early breakthrough came in the 13th minute when Lewis Dunk unfortunately turned the ball into his own net, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead. Brighton attempted to respond, with Danny Welbeck forcing an exceptional save from Matz Sels in the 39th minute, but their efforts proved futile.
Forest doubled their lead in the 25th minute when Morgan Gibbs-White connected with an Anthony Elanga corner, directing a powerful header into the net. Just seven minutes later, Chris Wood made it 3-0 with a well-placed header from an Elanga cross. A VAR check confirmed the goal, leaving Brighton with a mountain to climb.
As the first half ended, Brighton found themselves trailing 3-0, unable to cope with Forest’s relentless attacks.
Second Half:
Brighton made several substitutions at halftime, but Nottingham Forest continued their ruthless onslaught. In the 64th minute, Chris Wood netted his second of the night, courtesy of an assist from Anthony Elanga, putting Forest 4-0 up.
VAR intervened in the 69th minute to award Forest a penalty, which Chris Wood calmly converted, securing his hat-trick and extending the lead to 5-0. The humiliation continued in the 89th minute as Neco Williams capitalized on a rebound inside the box, smashing the ball into the top left corner for 6-0.
The final dagger came in the 90+1 minute when Brighton’s goalkeeper, Bart Verbruggen, made a costly error, gifting Jota Silva an easy goal to seal an emphatic 7-0 victory for Nottingham Forest.
Key Takeaways:
✅ Chris Wood’s outstanding hat-trick propelled Forest to a historic win.
✅ Anthony Elanga played a key role with two assists.
✅ Brighton endured a disastrous evening, failing to respond to Nottingham’s relentless pressure.
✅ Bart Verbruggen's late mistake summed up a night to forget for the Seagulls.
Final Thoughts:
This commanding victory not only boosts Nottingham Forest’s confidence but also serves as a warning to the rest of the Premier League. Brighton, on the other hand, will need to regroup and bounce back quickly from this humiliating defeat.
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