Liverpool still have a chance to participate in the European Cup and they need 3 points against Nottingham Forest at home to realize this goal. Immediately after the opening whistle, Liverpool pushed the squad up to find an early goal. Nottingham Forest need points to stay in the league and they know that a draw is also a success.
The visitors' defense played focused and did not allow Liverpool's strikers many opportunities to approach the goal. In the first half, Salah was the one who owned Liverpool's only notable dangerous move. But at close range, the Egyptian striker unfortunately missed the ball.
Liverpool beat Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest were beaten by their opponents but still created dangerous counter-attacks at times. Liverpool also had more chances to score but their efficiency in the final third was a problem.
In the second half, Liverpool continued to increase the pressure on Nottingham Forest's field and quickly got what they needed. In the 47th minute, from a corner kick on the right wing by his teammate, Diogo Jota took advantage of the chaotic situation to head the ball to open the score for the home team.
Liverpool's joy did not last long. Four minutes later, receiving a pass from Gibbs-White, Neco Willams unleashed a powerful shot that hit a Liverpool defender's foot and changed direction, and the goal went to Nottingham Forest.
However, Liverpool quickly regained the advantage. In the 55th minute, from Andrew Robertson's difficult free kick, Jota controlled the ball and finished with class to help Liverpool take the lead for the second time.
With nothing to lose, Nottingham Forest rose strongly. In the 68th minute, from a strong throw-in by Niakhate, Gibbs-White leaned over and scored a beautiful hook to equalize 2-2 for the away team. But coach Steve Cooper and his team could not keep their achievement.
Just 2 minutes later, from a set-piece, Liverpool continued to take the lead. Alexander-Arnold's clever free kick allowed Salah to tap in, raising the score to 3-2.
Nottingham Forest played impressively in the last 20 minutes of the match. But their strikers were not sharp enough to score. Liverpool won a thrilling victory and got 50 points after 32 rounds.
Result: Liverpool 3-2 Nottingham Forest
Score:
Liverpool: Jota (47', 55'), Salah (70')
Nottingham Forest: Neco Williams (51'), Gibbs-White (68')
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