Liverpool Snatch Last-Minute Shock at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest looked set to claim a sensational victory at the City Ground, dominating Liverpool from the first whistle. Forest, under new manager Vitor Pereira, were sharp, aggressive and in control. They carved out chance after chance, with Callum Hudson-Odoi nearly breaking the deadlock early on, only to be denied by a superb save from Alisson. For large stretches, it was Forest attacking from every angle, leaving Liverpool chasing shadows and struggling to find their rhythm.
Yet, as the clock ticked into stoppage time, football delivered a twist few could have predicted. Alexis Mac Allister, the Argentine midfielder, pounced on a loose ball in the 97th minute, crashing it home to give Liverpool a 1-0 victory. It was a moment of drama, controversy and disbelief. Earlier, Mac Allister had seen a goal disallowed for handball, adding to the tension and the sense of fortune smiling on the visitors. For Liverpool, it was a lifeline in the race for the Champions League, bringing them level on points with Chelsea and Manchester United in fourth and fifth.
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Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted the team did not deserve the win. The first half had been a “horror show,” with his players losing every duel, struggling to keep possession and showing little intensity. Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai shuffled positions to try to inject some control, but Forest’s energy and pressing were relentless. The home side created more opportunities, dominated possession and for much of the match looked the team more likely to walk away with three points.
Despite being outplayed, Liverpool showed resilience and a touch of luck, proving why champions can survive even their weakest performances. Young substitute Rio Ngumoha made a significant impact, delivering the cross that led to Mac Allister’s disallowed goal and demonstrating why he is considered one of Liverpool’s brightest talents at just 17 years old.
For Nottingham Forest, the defeat is bitter. Pereira’s side performed excellently, created clear chances and could argue they deserved at least a draw. Their squad remains perilously close to the relegation zone and dropping points in matches they dominate could be costly as the season enters its final stretch.
This result is a reminder of football’s unpredictability, where determination, timing and a bit of fortune can turn the tide. Liverpool may not have played their best, but their late strike keeps them firmly in the top-four hunt. Forest, meanwhile, must channel their performances into consistency to secure Premier League survival.
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