Morgan Gibbs-White Misses Penalty as Nottingham Forest Draw with Sturm Graz
Morgan Gibbs-White missed a penalty in the first half, impacting Nottingham Forest’s chances against Sturm Graz in the Europa League. Manager Sean Dyche was forced to make seven changes to the squad since their recent draw with Manchester United.
Match Overview
Despite numerous opportunities, Nottingham Forest struggled to capitalize during the match. Gibbs-White had a key chance about ten minutes before halftime after a handball by Emanuel Aiwu, but his penalty was saved by Oliver Christensen.
Key Moments
- Gibbs-White’s penalty saved
- James McAtee narrowly missed giving Forest an early lead
- Ryan Yates saw a powerful header cleared off the line
- Nicolas Dominguez hit the crossbar late in the game
Forest piled on pressure through set-pieces. McAtee’s attempt, following a well-executed free-kick, just missed the target. Later, a header from Yates was cleared off the line by Arjan Malic, preventing another potential lead.
Disallowed Goal
Before the penalty incident, Sturm Graz had a potential goal by Maurice Malone, which was ruled offside after a save from John Victor. This decision provided a temporary relief for Forest’s defense.
Current Standings
The match ended in a draw, which leaves Nottingham Forest in 18th place with just five points. They are closely followed by Sturm Graz, who sit in 23rd position, only one point behind.
This result marks a challenging period for Forest as they seek to improve their standing in the Europa League.
