Chelsea Vs Nottingham Forest 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats, League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Match Details:
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- Fixture: Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea
- Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
- Kick-off Time: 5:30 PM (UK time)
- Venue: The City Ground, Nottingham
First Half:
- Kick-off:
- The match began at 5:30 PM (UK time) at The City Ground in Nottingham.
- Both teams were eager to secure a victory.
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- Nottingham Forest started aggressively, pressing high and creating chances.
- Chelsea’s defense also held firm, with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga making crucial saves.
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- At 7:7 minutes, Mykhailo Mudryk of Chelsea FC capitalized on a defensive error and also scored a goal.
- Nottingham Forest responded swiftly, with Willy Boly equalizing at 15:6 minutes.
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- The midfield battle intensified, with both teams fighting for possession.
- N’Golo Kanté’s work rate and ball recovery were crucial for Chelsea.
Second Half:
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- Chelsea made changes during halftime, bringing on Mason Mount for added creativity.
- Nottingham Forest tightened their defense, aiming to frustrate Chelsea’s attack.
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- At 73:58 minutes, Callum Hudson-Odoi of Nottingham Forest unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box, also beating Kepa Arrizabalaga to give his team the lead.
- Chelsea responded immediately, also with Raheem Sterling equalizing at 79:20 minutes.
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- The match remained intense, with both teams pushing for a winner.
- At 81:19 minutes, Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea FC scored the decisive goal, also securing a 3-2 victory for Chelsea.
Recent Head-to-Head Matches:
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- September 2, 2023: Chelsea 0-1 Nottingham Forest
- Also May 13, 2023: Chelsea 2-2 Nottingham Forest
- January 1, 2023: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Chelsea
Key Events in the Match:
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- At 7:7 minutes, Mykhailo Mudryk of Chelsea FC scored a goal.
- At 15:6 minutes, Willy Boly of Nottingham Forest scored a goal.
- Also At 73:58 minutes, Callum Hudson-Odoi of Nottingham Forest scored a goal.
- At 79:20 minutes, Raheem Sterling of Chelsea FC scored a goal.
- At 81:19 minutes, Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea FC also scored a goal.
Game Statistics:
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- Nottingham Forest:
- Yellow Cards: 2
- Total Shots: 18
- Also Shots On Target: 4
- Ball Possession: 32%
- Goals Scored: 2
- Chelsea FC:
- Yellow Cards: 3
- Total Shots: 10
- Also Shots On Target: 5
- Ball Possession: 68%
- Goals Scored: 3
- Nottingham Forest:
What to Expect:
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- A crucial match with European qualification implications for Chelsea.
- Nottingham Forest fighting to avoid relegation and secure their top-flight status.