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Nottingham Forest Falls 1-0, Struggles Continue in Europa League

3/13/2026

Summary

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Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to FC Midtjylland in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on February 15, 2023.
Despite having 22 shots and dominating possession, Forest could not score, with goalkeeper Elias Rafn Olafsson making key saves.
The decisive goal came in the 80th minute when Cho Gue-sung headed in a cross from Ousmane Diao.
This defeat extends Forest's winless streak to five games, impacting their Premier League relegation battle ahead of a match against Fulham.
Manager Vítor Pereira expressed frustration but remains optimistic for the second leg in Denmark.

History

Historical Context

Nottingham Forest's relegation from the First Division in 1977, finishing 21st with 34 points, marked a significant downturn for the club, which had just returned to the top tier after a five-year absence. This decline reflected broader challenges in English football, where clubs like Liverpool dominated. Today, Forest's ongoing struggles, including a five-game winless streak, threaten their Premier League status and financial stability.

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Story summary

Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to FC Midtjylland in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on February 15, 2023.
Despite having 22 shots and dominating possession, Forest could not score, with goalkeeper Elias Rafn Olafsson making key saves.
The decisive goal came in the 80th minute when Cho Gue-sung headed in a cross from Ousmane Diao.
This defeat extends Forest's winless streak to five games, impacting their Premier League relegation battle ahead of a match against Fulham.
Manager Vítor Pereira expressed frustration but remains optimistic for the second leg in Denmark.

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