Nottingham Forest secured a vital 2-1 victory against West Ham, keeping their Champions League hopes alive. Morgan Gibbs-White capitalized on an error by West Ham's goalkeeper, Alphonse Areola, to score the first goal. Nikola Milenkovic extended the lead with a goal following a VAR review. Although West Ham's Jarrod Bowen scored late, Forest endured a tense finish, highlighted by Niclas Fullkrug's missed opportunity. Despite the win, Forest faces a challenging path ahead to secure a top-five finish in the Premier League, relying on results from other matches.
Nottingham Forest kept their hopes of Champions League qualification alive with a crucial 2-1 victory at West Ham, including a key goal from Morgan Gibbs-White.
The visitors celebrated their opener, a result of Alphonse Areola's error, with players holding the shirt of Taiwo Awoniyi, who recently underwent surgery.
Milenkovic's goal came after a contentious VAR review, extending Forest's lead, though West Ham pressed hard until Bowen's late goal ignited a tense finale.
Despite their efforts to equalize, West Ham couldn't find the net again, ensuring Nottingham Forest remains in contention for a top-five finish.
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