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January 25, 2026
Igor Jesus and Awoniyi sink Brentford to ease Forest away from relegation danger
It was a day that began with tension and ended with relief for Sean Dyche, who was able to use his post-match remarks to restate the values of patience and togetherness, after Nottingham Forest put the furore of their Europa League defeat in Portugal behind them to make it seven points from nine in the Premier League.
TL;DR
- Nottingham Forest achieved seven points from their last three Premier League matches.
- Igor Jesus scored the opening goal with a powerful shot after controlling the ball.
- Taiwo Awoniyi scored the second goal with a solo effort after a foot race.
- Brentford's manager, Keith Andrews, expressed frustration over missed opportunities and a lack of ruthlessness.
- Brentford made an enforced double substitution in the first half due to injuries.
- Nottingham Forest's defense, particularly Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic, was effective in preventing Brentford from getting close to goal in the second half.
- Taiwo Awoniyi's goal was his first league goal of the season after recovering from surgery and further injuries.
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