Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
Brighton get us back underway with Gross.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
Brighton lead here at a drizzly American Express Stadium but not thanks to a Brighton player. That's right, while Forest haven't found favour at the top end of the pitch, they've managed to beat their own keeper. That's not to say the hosts hadn't been dangerous. Omobamidele capped an unfortunate sequence with an own goal on the 29th minute. He gave away the initial foul on Fati and was unlucky to get in the way of his shot-stopping teammate as he came for the ball. Forest wanted a foul on the goal line, but it never came. Instead, they converted this season's 32nd own goal in total. Although they looked promising in response, it's been a case of missing the final ball. Brighton's xG sits at 0.38 after that period. For Forest, they'll look to vastly improve on an xG of 0.16.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
HALF-TIME: BRIGHTON 1-0 NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
We're approaching the break and Forest really need to regroup with words from Nuno. Williams commits a frustrated tackle on Fati on the left. Perhaps that one was revenge for the Spaniard's earlier poor tackle. That could be an interesting duel to watch in the second period.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
Three minutes of added time have been signalled.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
He's up and as it looks to be from Williams' cross on the right that struck the centre-back in the face. He must've been slightly dazed, but good to go.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
There's a break in play for Dunk. Down with a head injury, he took a knock in the last clearance. Correct precautions are being taken with the big defender.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest
So near so far as Forest just can't get the final ball right. It's clipped over the top on the right wing, yet it's just too far. The flag going up from the linesman presents a bleak summary of this Forest first half.
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