Nottingham Forest vs West Ham Report

Scorers: Wood 27’, Hudson-Odoi 65’, Aina 78’

Red card: Alvarez 45+1’

Nottingham Forest 3-0 West Ham United: Forest Cruise to Third Consecutive Home Victory Over Hammers

Nottingham Forest continued their impressive form with a commanding 3-0 win over West Ham United, marking their third consecutive home victory against the Hammers for the first time since 1978.

Forest’s resolute defence, paired with clinical finishing, propelled them into the Premier League’s top four.

First Half: Forest Take Control Amidst West Ham Pressure

West Ham initially dominated possession, yet it was Forest who posed the first threats, with Callum Hudson-Odoi and Nicolás Domínguez narrowly missing the target.

The visitors struggled to penetrate a well-organised Forest defence, as Max Kilman’s attempt to drive forward was thwarted at the edge of the box.

Soon after, Forest’s Alex Moreno breezed past Konstantinos Mavropanos to set up Chris Wood, who headed home his fourth goal in three league games.

Buoyed by the City Ground crowd, Forest kept up the pressure. Hudson-Odoi tested Łukasz Fabiański from close range, and as halftime approached, West Ham’s hopes were dashed when Wood cleared Lucas Paquetá’s seemingly goal-bound shot off the line.

The situation worsened for the Hammers as Edson Álvarez received a second yellow card for a rash challenge on Anthony Elanga, reducing the visitors to ten men just before the break.

Second Half: Forest Capitalise on West Ham’s Woes

West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui made tactical changes at halftime to inspire a response, but it was Forest who continued to threaten.

Hudson-Odoi curled a shot narrowly wide, then moments later, found the net after substitute Elliot Anderson won a free-kick, setting up the winger for a deflected shot that left Fabiański helpless.

The third goal came after a poor flick from Jean-Clair Todibo, with Ola Aina capitalising on the error by unleashing a left-footed strike into the top corner, sealing a well-deserved victory.

Conclusion: Forest Rise to the Top Four as West Ham’s Struggles Continue

Nottingham Forest’s third consecutive league win showcased their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency, while West Ham’s defensive frailties continued to haunt them, with no clean sheet in eight league games.

The result pushes Forest into the top four, while West Ham must regroup to halt a run of four defeats in their last eight matches.

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