Vinícius Júnior scored Brazil's equalizer against Morocco in a World Cup match, stepping into the spotlight as Neymar, still recovering from injury, watched from the sidelines. Despite a mixed performance, Vinícius's goal was crucial for Brazil.
Vinícius Júnior scored Brazil's equalizer against Morocco, stepping into the spotlight as Neymar, still recovering from injury, watched from the sidelines. Despite a mixed performance, Vinícius's goal was crucial in a match where Brazil struggled to find its rhythm.
Nottingham Forest increase their hopes of Premier League survival after a 3-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, as goals from Taiwo Awoniyi and Igor Jesus help the visitors open a six-point gap over 18th-placed West Ham in the relegation zone.
Chelsea lose six in a row for first time since 1993‘We were nowhere near the level we needed to be’Chelsea’s interim head coach, Calum McFarlane, admitted the opening 15 minutes of his side’s home defeat by Nottingham Forest were “not acceptable” as Chelsea lost a sixth consecutive Premier League match for the first time since 1993.A second-minute header from Taiwo Awoniyi was followed by an Igor Jesus penalty in the 15th minute to leave Vítor Pereira’s second-string side able to keep their hosts at arm’s length throughout the contest. Awoniyi’s second later in the game ultimately sealed three crucial points for Forest in their battle against relegation. Continue reading...
Live updates from the 3pm BST kick-offEmail Barry | Sign up for Football DailyThose teams: Vitor Pereira has channeled his inner Unai Emery and made eight changes to the side that beat Aston Villa on Thursday night. Morato, Nico Dominguez and Igor Jesus are the only survivors as a host of first choice players drop to the bench for a rest.It’s a risky strategy that may prove to have backfired come season’s end, but Pereira clearly feels his players have enough about them to pick up the points they need to avoid relegation in their remaining games, even if they lose today. And let’s face it, given they are playing Chelsea-in-freefall, there’s every chance Forest won’t lose today. Continue reading...
Nottingham Forest secured a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final at the City Ground. Chris Wood converted a penalty after Lucas Digne handled the ball inside the box, giving Forest a precious lead ahead of next week's return fixture at Villa Park. Emiliano Martínez made a superb save to deny Igor Jesus in the first half, while Villa had to substitute Amadou Onana with a hamstring injury.
