Nottingham Forest delivered a stunning performance on Saturday, 1st February 2025, as they demolished Brighton with a 7-0 victory at the City Ground. Chris Wood emerged as the star of the match, scoring a remarkable hat-trick. The match, which kicked off at 3:00 pm, saw an impressive attendance of 30,164 spectators. This victory marked Brighton's heaviest defeat of the season and solidified Nottingham Forest’s position in the Premier League with their tenth clean sheet of the campaign.
The electrifying encounter began with an own goal by Lewis Dunk in the 12th minute, which set the tone for the match. Nottingham Forest capitalized on this early lead with Morgan Gibbs-White doubling their advantage in the 25th minute. Gibbs-White's dynamic performance on the pitch was instrumental in unsettling Brighton's defense throughout the game.
Chris Wood's outstanding form continued as he netted his first goal in the 32nd minute, assisted by Anthony Elanga. Wood’s proficiency in front of goal was further demonstrated when he scored again in the 64th minute, once more with an assist from Elanga. His hat-trick was completed in the 69th minute through a well-taken penalty, bringing his total to 17 league goals for the season, his best tally in a Premier League campaign.
As the match progressed, Nottingham Forest maintained their offensive momentum. Neco Williams joined the scoresheet with a goal in the 89th minute, followed by Jota Silva who sealed the triumph with a final strike in the 90+1st minute. This commanding win propelled Nottingham Forest to 47 points in the league standings, placing them level with Arsenal in second place.
Brighton struggled to contain Nottingham Forest’s relentless attack and failed to respond adequately to their superior play. The defeat highlighted significant challenges for Brighton, as they suffered their largest margin of loss this season.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest’s defensive resilience was evident, as they secured their tenth clean sheet of the season, a league-high achievement. The team's overall performance underscored their ambition and capacity to compete at the top levels of English football.
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