"Nottingham Forest missed a penalty seconds before conceding the decisive goal as the Premier League side lost at Braga to damage their hopes of reaching the Europa League last 16. Ryan Yates tapped a cross over his own line in the 54th minute after home goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek had tipped away Morgan Gibbs-White's penalty, proving the pivotal moment and putting Forest's ambitions of a top-eight finish out of their hands."
"The penalty incident was cruel on Forest, who would have been in a top-eight position with victory and were awarded the spot kick when Gabri Martinez was ruled to have clipped James McAtee, with a Video Assistant Referee check confirming the decision. Ola Aina struck the woodwork for Forest from distance shortly after the goal and former Barcelona forward Pau Victor then followed suit for Braga, who did not unduly trouble goalkeeper Matz Sels apart from the goal."
Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 at Braga after Morgan Gibbs-White's penalty was saved and Ryan Yates inadvertently tapped a cross over his own line in the 54th minute. The result damages Forest's chances of reaching the Europa League last 16 automatically and leaves top-eight qualification dependent on a home win against Ferencvaros on January 29; Forest are assured of a two-legged play-off to reach the next stage. Elliot Anderson was dismissed late for dissent. Forest hit the woodwork through Ola Aina and had late chances blocked as Dan Ndoye saw two close-range shots saved. Braga made six changes from the side that beat Tondela.
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