Forest took control from the start. Taiwo Awoniyi scored in the second minute to give his side the lead. Igor Jesus added a second goal from the penalty spot in the 15th minute after Malo Gusto conceded a foul. These quick strikes stunned the home crowd and exposed defensive lapses in the Chelsea team.
Taiwo Awoniyi struck again in the 52nd minute. Morgan Gibbs-White delivered a precise cross, and Awoniyi tapped the ball home from close range. The goal made the score 3-0 and left Chelsea with a mountain to climb. Forest players celebrated with controlled intensity as they sensed a vital victory.
Chelsea pulled one goal back in the 90+3rd minute. João Pedro scored with a stunning overhead kick. The strike offered brief consolation, yet it came too late to change the outcome of the match. Chelsea showed glimpses of attacking intent but failed to create consistent threats throughout the game.
The result lifted Forest six points clear of the relegation zone. Nuno Espirito Santo, head coach of Nottingham Forest, praised his players’ clinical finishing and defensive resolve after the match. He said the team focused on the basics and executed the game plan effectively.
Chelsea, meanwhile suffered another setback in their push for European qualification. The loss highlighted ongoing struggles in front of goal and at the back. Enzo Maresca, head coach of Chelsea, expressed disappointment with the performance and noted that his side must improve quickly in remaining fixtures.
Forest now need only a few more points to secure their top-flight status. The away win at Stamford Bridge marked their third successive league victory and injected fresh confidence into their survival campaign.
