Nottingham Forest secured a crucial 2-0 victory over West Ham, with goals from Taiwo Awoniyi and Hudson-Odoi leading to a much-needed win at the City Ground. Awoniyi opened the scoring by slotting past Areola from inside the box, a goal set up by Dominguez, marking the halftime score. Despite several attempts by West Ham to equalize, including a series of notable saves from Areola and a disallowed goal due to an offside call, Forest managed to maintain their lead. The match also saw Kalvin Phillips receive a second yellow card, leading to his ejection with 15 mins remaining, and West Ham fans expressing their dissatisfaction with manager David Moyes through chants and a 'Moyes out' banner. Following the defeat, West Ham is eighth in the table. The victory was significant for Forest, not only for the points but also as a morale booster, evidenced by their ability to create opportunities and capitalize on them.
Some West Ham fans unveiled a 'Moyes out' banner after the defeat against Nottingham Forest. The Hammers are eighth in the table. #BBCFootball #NFOWHU https://t.co/fbCcCIzPsT
"It would be hard to say there have been many better times at West Ham" ⚒️ David Moyes defiant following fan protests. https://t.co/RSdF1XM3b2
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That's that. #NFFC secure a timely and much needed 2-0 win over West Ham at the CG. Goals from Awoniyi and Hudson-Odoi. They would have won by a bigger margin if not for some fine saves from Areola - and a questionable decision not to award a penalty for a foul on Williams.
Forest break quickly and with purpose, it ends with Elanga having only Areola to beat - but he gets under his first time shot and fires it badly over. Great chance to finish the game off, that #NFFC
Danilo smashes in another shot... Areola saves yet again. Yates then challenges the keeper as the rebound loops over him - he was offside. Ref might also have given a foul. Either way, the goal does not stand (rightly) #NFFC
Minutes after Kalvin Phillips was given his marching orders for a second yellow card, West Ham fans start singing "Sacked in the Morning", directed at David Moyes. Still 1-0 Forest, 15 mins remaining. #WHUFC
MGW picks out Elanga on the right side of the box. His first touch looks poor, but actually sets him up to hit a volley with his second - and Areola makes yet another fine save #NFFC
Goal: 1-0 Forest. Pass played into Taiwo Awoniyi by Dominguez, who was allowed to turn by Aguerd. Awoniyi then calmly slots past Areola from inside the box. HT at the City Ground. #WHUFC
Areola saves again, this time at Awoniyi's feet, as the striker threatened down the middle #NFFC
Areola makes another brilliant save, before West Ham launch into a rapid counter attack. Felipe loses his footing, giving Antonio a run at goal, but Murillo makes a vital challenge to keep the ex-Red out. End-to-end stuff #NFFC
Great save from Areola to keep out Elanga's driven first time shot. It was quite close to the keeper, but it was properly travelling. He sticks out a a foot to keep it out #NFFC
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