Nottingham Forest x Aston Villa - Highlights, Summary and Match Report

Nottingham Forest x Aston Villa - Highlights, Summary and Match Report

Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa drew 1-1 at The City Ground in Premier League round 32, in a match that swung between the two sides before finishing all square. Villa had more of the ball with 59% possession, while Forest responded with greater attacking volume, finishing with 15 shots to the visitors? 12.

Aston Villa took the lead in the 23rd minute through an own goal from Murillo, giving the away side control after an opening spell in which they were already enjoying the clearer share of possession. Forest, however, kept their way into the match and gradually built pressure, forcing more corners and creating enough chances to stay in contention.

The equaliser arrived in the 38th minute when Neco Williams struck from outside the box with a right-footed effort into the left corner, assisted by Callum Hudson-Odoi. It was Williams? second goal in the competition, while Hudson-Odoi registered his fourth assist of the campaign.

Forest ended the match with the edge in corners, 7-3, and slightly more xG at 1.13 to Villa?s 1.30, reflecting how evenly balanced the contest was despite the different ways both sides threatened. The result leaves both teams with a point after a competitive and open encounter.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

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GOAL Nottingham Forest: Murillo (Nottingham Forest) socres an own goal!

Neco Williams scores for Nottingham Forest with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the left corner, assisted by Callum Hudson-Odoi. The match is now 1-1.

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GOAL Nottingham Forest: Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest) scores!

Neco Williams scores goal number 2 in the competition (31 matches)