Wolves And N Forest Clash In Thrilling Live Commentary
In a match that had all the intensity and drama of a cup final, Wolves and Nottingham Forest played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at Molineux. The hosts took the lead through Raul Jimenez in the first half, but Forest hit back after the break through Brennan Johnson. Both teams had chances to win it in the closing stages, but had to settle for a point each.
Wolves Start Fast
Wolves started the game brightly and took the lead after just 10 minutes. A lovely move involving Joao Moutinho and Adama Traore saw the ball fall to Jimenez, who fired home from close range.
The hosts continued to press and could have extended their lead on several occasions. Traore was a constant threat down the right flank, while Fabio Silva also had a couple of good chances.
Forest Fight Back
Forest gradually worked their way into the game and began to create chances of their own. Brennan Johnson was a lively presence up front, and he had a couple of good efforts saved by Jose Sa.
The visitors got their equalizer just after the hour mark. Johnson latched onto a long ball over the top and fired home a fine finish.
Chances At Both Ends
Both teams had chances to win it in the closing stages. Wolves came close through Jimenez and Silva, while Forest had a great chance through Johnson.
However, neither team could find a winning goal and had to settle for a point each.
Analysis
This was a thrilling match between two evenly matched teams. Wolves started the better and took the lead, but Forest fought back well and deserved a point.
Wolves will be disappointed not to have won, but they can take heart from the fact that they played well against a good Forest side.
Forest will be pleased with a point away from home. They showed great character to come from behind and could have even won the game in the end.
Key Stats
| Wolves | Nottingham Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Shots | 14 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
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Conclusion
This was a thrilling match between two evenly matched teams. Wolves started the better and took the lead, but Forest fought back well and deserved a point.
Both teams will be pleased with their performance and will be confident of success in the rest of the season.
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