West Ham vs Nottingham 3-0: Match Report
Forest, riding the wave of a stunning start to the season, outclassed a hapless West Ham side in a clinical 3-0 victory that catapulted them to an impressive third place in the Premier League table.
New Zealand international Chris Wood, the star of Forest’s frontline, headed home a pinpoint cross from Alex Moreno to open the scoring, extending his remarkable scoring streak to eight goals in the season.
West Ham’s already challenging task grew even more daunting when Edson Alvarez was sent off for a reckless challenge on Anthony Elanga, reducing the Hammers to ten men just before halftime.
Forest, sensing the chance to capitalise on the numerical advantage, turned the screws in the second half. Substitute Callum Hudson-Odoi delivered the final nail in West Ham’s coffin when his cross evaded Lukasz Fabianski’s grasp and found the net, doubling Forest’s lead.
Not satisfied with a 2-0 lead, Forest continued to press for more goals. The irrepressible Ola Aina fired a thunderous shot past a hapless Fabianski to put the game beyond doubt, sparking wild celebrations in the stands.
Despite Forest’s dominance, West Ham were not without their moments, with Fabianski producing two breathtaking saves to prevent the scoreline from ballooning even further.
Forest’s substitutes were unlucky not to add to the tally, as Ryan Yates’ close-range finish was disallowed for offside. But it mattered little in the end, as Forest were already home and dry.
The result marks the first time in 24 years that Forest have won three consecutive Premier League games, a remarkable achievement that solidifies their place among the league’s early high-flyers.
The elation at the City Ground is palpable, as Forest fans celebrate the team’s meteoric rise and begin to dare to dream of a potential top-four finish. For West Ham, however, the defeat is yet another blow in what has been a season marred by inconsistency and underperformance.
As the final whistle sounded, Forest’s players, still riding the wave of victory, embraced each other on the pitch, exuding the confidence and cohesion that has driven their stunning campaign thus far.
