Latest Nottingham Forest news as Nuno Espirito Santo’s Reds beaten 3-2 by Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium.
Nottingham Forest faced a 3-2 defeat at the Gtech Community Stadium, with controversy surrounding two of Brentford’s goals. Despite Danilo giving the Reds an early lead, Ivan Toney’s contentious free-kick equalized after he moved the ball from the set-piece spot. Nuno Espirito Santo, Forest’s head coach, expressed frustration, citing ball displacement.
In the second half, Ben Mee’s goal put Brentford ahead, but Chris Wood’s apparent equalizer was short-lived. Neal Maupay’s goal, subject to a VAR check for handball, secured Brentford’s victory. Nuno voiced discontent with Maupay’s goal, claiming a handball evident on the stadium’s big screen replay.
Regarding Toney’s free-kick, Nuno emphasized the need for maturity, asserting that the ball displacement altered the wall’s position, leading to a soft goal. Despite his objections, he expressed surprise that the players didn’t protest.
Nuno also questioned the decision on Maupay’s goal, initially convinced of a handball based on the stadium’s replay. He highlighted the disparity between his viewpoint and VAR’s comprehensive examination, ultimately acknowledging the need to trust the VAR decision, differentiating it from the earlier controversial goal.
The match showcased Nottingham Forest’s disappointment with the officiating, especially concerning goal-related incidents. Nuno’s insistence on clear rules and proper checks underscored his frustration, leaving Forest to reflect on what they perceived as pivotal moments that impacted the outcome.
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