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The Championship clash between Nottingham Forest and Brentford at The City Ground was a nail-biting affair, ending 1-3 in favour of Brentford.
Forest, looking to bounce back from a few disappointing results, came out fighting, but Brentford proved too strong in the end. Brentford dominated possession in the first half with 50% possession, which ultimately led to the away side scoring their first goal in the 15th minute.
The atmosphere was electric as the game heated up. Brentford added two more goals in the final stages of the match, while Nottingham Forest got one back in injury time. A key moment was Anthony Knockaert's red card in injury time, which came after a controversial penalty decision.
Brentford clearly had a game plan focused on controlling the midfield and exploiting space. They had a higher shot total than Forest, resulting in more scoring opportunities. Forest, on the other hand, seemed to rely more on individual brilliance but struggled to consistently penetrate the Brentford defence.
The game had a dramatic twist in the final moments, with goals from Ivan Toney and J. Dasilva securing the win for Brentford. The victory moves Brentford up the table with a confident approach. Nottingham Forest's performance will need some serious analysis for them to improve.