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Brighton and Nottingham Forest played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Amex in the Premier League on Sunday.
It was an end-to-end affair, with Forest taking the lead through a Chris Wood penalty early on.
The hosts turned the deficit around thanks to goals from Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck before half-time, but Ramon Sosa brought it back to 2-2.
There was late drama as Morgan Gibbs-White was sent off as well as both managers, but the spoils were shared in the end.
Read on to discover how things unfolded on the South Coast.
Brighton and Nott’m Forest share the points to maintain their unbeaten starts 👊#BHANFO pic.twitter.com/eOuD1e1i4D
— Premier League (@premierleague) September 22, 2024
How it happened
This fast-paced match began with Nottingham Forest seizing an early advantage.
In the 13th minute, Chris Wood cooly converted a penalty, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way after Baleba’s foul on Callum Hudson-Odoi inside the box.
The spot-kick put Forest 1-0 up, and for much of the first half, they looked comfortable.
Brighton struggled to create clear chances for most of the opening 45 minutes but managed to get back on level terms in the 42nd minute.
Jan Paul van Hecke’s excellent cross from the right found Jack Hinshelwood, who rose above the Forest defence to head home, bringing the hosts level.
Just minutes later, Brighton completed a remarkable turnaround.
WELBZ SCORES A STUNNING FREE-KICK! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/RJENG8ANgH
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) September 22, 2024
Danny Welbeck, continuing his fine form this season, scored from a clever free-kick after Aina fouled Mitoma on the edge of the box.
Welbeck’s strike left Forest keeper Sels flat-footed as Brighton went in at half-time 2-1 up.
The second half saw Forest searching for an equaliser, and their persistence paid off in the 70th minute.
A fantastic pass from Morgan Gibbs-White sent Jota Silva clear, who then squared the ball for Ramon Sosa to tap…
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Publish date : 2024-09-22 15:15:40
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