Nottingham Forest produced an unimaginable show on the Metropolis Floor, thrashing Brighton 7-0 within the Premier League.
The hosts confirmed no mercy, bouncing again from their latest 5-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
Chris Wooden was a standout performer, netting an outstanding hat-trick to take his season tally to 17 objectives.
His first got here halfway by means of the primary half, with Forest already displaying dominance in possession and urgent Brighton into errors.
Wooden’s second and third objectives arrived within the second half, the latter from the penalty spot after Tyriq Lamptey’s reckless foul on Morgan Gibbs-White. Wooden slotted the spot-kick into the bottom-right nook, finishing his hat-trick and sealing a memorable day for each himself and the membership.
Anthony Elanga additionally put in a particular efficiency, offering three assists together with his trademark tempo and directness.
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His driving run and exact cut-back arrange Wooden for Forest’s fourth purpose, and he continued to bother Brighton’s backline all through. Neco Williams added his identify to the scoresheet with a thumping end into the top-left nook after Brighton did not clear their traces.
Brighton, for his or her half, regarded out of types from the outset. Defensive errors plagued their efficiency, with goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen enduring a nightmare afternoon.
His misplaced go late within the sport gifted Jota Silva his first Forest purpose, capping off the rout. Verbruggen’s frustration boiled over, incomes him a yellow card for dissent within the closing moments.
Regardless of Brighton’s makes an attempt to claw again some dignity, with efforts from Rutter and O’Riley forcing saves from the imperious Sels, Forest’s defence remained tight. Sels’s fingertip save to disclaim O’Riley’s curling free-kick was a testomony to his kind this season, maintaining his clear sheet intact.
The victory marks Forest’s greatest Premier League win in latest historical past and lifts the temper significantly after their earlier defeat to the Cherries.
For Brighton, this heavy loss raises questions on their defensive organisation, significantly given their sturdy performances earlier within the season.
