Jimenez’s Ice-Cold Penalty Sinks Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage
So, there’s been a lot of talk around Nottingham Forest lately, and this particular match against Fulham really summed up where things stand. The game itself didn’t have many fireworks, but it ended up being decided by one moment of calm, experience, and precision from the penalty spot.
Fulham had waited a long time for a Premier League penalty, nearly a year in fact, but when the chance finally arrived, there was never much doubt about what would happen next. Raul Jimenez stepped up, took his time, watched the goalkeeper closely, and calmly rolled the ball into the corner. That single kick was enough to seal a 1–0 win over Nottingham Forest and leave Forest walking away frustrated once again.
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What made this moment even more significant was what it meant historically. Jimenez has now scored 11 penalties out of 11 in the Premier League, matching the perfect record previously held by Yaya Toure. It’s a remarkable achievement, especially in a league where pressure from the spot can break even the most confident players. Jimenez has made it clear that this style, waiting for the goalkeeper to move, is something he’s practiced throughout his career. The pressure, it seems, is something he actually enjoys.
From Forest’s point of view, this defeat felt like a missed opportunity. There was some early energy, and a few half-chances were created, but overall the attacking threat just wasn’t sharp enough. Too often, the passing looked slow and predictable, and Fulham’s defenders were rarely stretched. Despite having spells of possession, Forest struggled to create anything truly dangerous, especially in the second half when the urgency should have been higher.
The penalty itself came just before half-time, after a clumsy challenge in the box. It was one of those moments where experience should have shown, but instead, Fulham were handed exactly what they needed. After that, Forest tried to respond, but the final ball was missing, and long-range efforts replaced clear-cut chances.
In the end, Fulham didn’t need to be spectacular. They defended well, managed the game smartly, and relied on Jimenez’s composure to get the job done. For Nottingham Forest, it was another reminder that fine margins are deciding matches, and unless creativity and cutting edge improve, these narrow defeats could become a worrying pattern as the season moves forward.
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