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What a match! Nottingham Forest pulled off a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brentford at the City Ground.
Forest, playing with 43% possession, put on a determined display. They pressed Brentford relentlessly, generating 13 shots, 5 of them on target. Brentford, while holding 57% of possession, struggled to breach Forest's defense. Brentford had 11 shots, 3 on target, but Forest's goalkeeper made crucial saves.
The deciding moment came in the 56th minute. A well-worked team move saw B. Watson score, sealing a vital win for Forest. Substitutions played a significant role in the second half, with both teams making key changes to keep the energy high and fresh. Forest's subs, including S. Sow, added vital impetus.
Both teams approached the game with a strong focus on defense. Forest appeared to adopt a counter-attacking approach, using their quick passing game to great effect. Brentford, however, was perhaps more direct in their attacking style, but couldn't convert their chances. The crucial difference turned out to be a well-executed goal from Forest.
A solid performance from Nottingham Forest, who deserved their victory. A nail-biting affair in the end!