Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace Match Recap
Chris Wood scored his seventh goal in eight league games as Nottingham Forest secured a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace, moving them out of the relegation zone once again.
Match Highlights
- Forest needed a 61st-minute equalizer from Chris Wood to cancel out Jean-Philippe Mateta’s early strike for Crystal Palace.
- Forest climbed to 17th place on goal difference after Luton fell to defeat at Tottenham.
- Forest have launched an appeal against their points deduction.
First Half Action
Palace took the lead with Mateta’s goal in the 11th minute, capitalizing on their first real attack of the game. Forest struggled to create clear chances in the first half.
Second Half Turnaround
Forest showed more determination in the second half, with Chris Wood scoring a brilliant header to level the score. Both teams had chances to snatch a late winner, but the game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Key Moments
- Eberechi Eze provided a threat for Palace with his creativity and shots on goal.
- Morgan Gibbs-White’s delivery led to Chris Wood’s equalizing goal for Forest.
- A late scare for Palace came when Neco Williams hit the post with an own goal attempt.