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Joao Pedro's brace leads 10-man Brighton to thrilling victory over Nottingham Forest

Posted : 25 November 2023

Brighton secured a thrilling victory against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, handing the hosts their first home defeat of the season in a spirited contest. Forest took an early lead as Anthony Elanga headed in a cross from Morgan Gibbs-White, but Brighton responded with Evan Ferguson equalizing. Substitute Joao Pedro played a crucial role, scoring twice to put Brighton 3-1 ahead, first with a header in injury time and then from the penalty spot after the break.

 

The Seagulls' attacking prowess continued despite losing key players to injury, with Tariq Lamptey and Ansu Fati both forced off early. Pedro's second goal came from a penalty awarded after a foul on him by Chris Wood. Forest managed to pull one back when Gibbs-White converted a penalty following a VAR review that confirmed a foul on Callum Hudson-Odoi by Jack Hinshelwood in the box. Brighton captain Lewis Dunk received two quick yellow cards and was sent off for vehemently protesting the decision.

 

Despite Forest's late hopes for a dramatic equalizer, Brighton held firm, securing the win even with only 10 men on the field. Goalkeeper Bert Verbruggen played a crucial role, making a stunning save to deny Ryan Yates deep into 10 minutes of added time. The victory showcased Brighton's resilience and attacking threat, earning them three valuable points in a hard-fought encounter at the City Ground.

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