Nottingham Forest got here from behind to earn some extent at Crystal Palace that maintains their problem for a spot in subsequent season’s Champions League.
The guests fell behind to Eberechi Eze’s penalty on the hour mark however Murillo’s intelligent flick shortly after noticed the guests declare a share of the spoils regardless of some late Palace strain that didn’t lead to a winner.
The stalemate sees Forest keep in sixth place, two factors behind Newcastle and Chelsea.
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— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) May 5, 2025
First half brief on high quality
There was loads of enterprise within the early phases however treasured little goalmouth motion.
Palace have been nearly the architects of their very own downfall after 17 minutes with Tyrick Mitchell and Dean Henderson getting in a muddle and the goalkeeper having to make use of his toes to divert the ball to a place from which Maxence Lacroix may full the clearance.
Mitchell almost redeemed himself after 35 minutes with a run down the left and cross that picked out Daniel Munoz. The Colombian fired in a volley that was nicely saved low down by Matz Sels.
Forest, as is now customary, have been content material to sit down in and play on the counter nevertheless it was a tactic that just about reaped its rewards a minute earlier than half-time. A swift break from Nicolas Dominguez and a intelligent flick from Chris Wooden enabled Anthony Elanga to seek out house within the Palace space however his shot was nicely saved by Henderson.
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Second half sparks into life
The sport burst into life 5 minutes after the restart with each side having an opportunity throughout the house of 60 seconds.
Neat play from Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta gave Ismaila Sarr the prospect to undergo on aim however Sels was out shortly to dam his effort.
Forest cleared and Ola Aina carried the ball 70 yards earlier than taking part in in Wooden however the striker’s effort clipped the heel of Lacroix and flashed broad.
The impasse was lastly damaged after 60 minutes when Mitchell skipped spherical Sels earlier than being introduced down. Referee Andy Madley waved away the appeals however VAR stepped in and awarded the spot kick which Eze transformed together with his customary cool.
Palace’s lead lasted simply 4 minutes as Forest hit again. Palace may solely partially clear a nook and Murillo was available to divert Nico Williams’ shot previous Henderson.
Palace pushed for a winner however discovered their luck was out as, first, Eze fired an excellent effort in opposition to the bar earlier than the England midfielder’s shot was turned in by substitute Eddie Nketiah just for the offside flag to go up.
