Nottingham forest fans have given their reaction to a massive three points in the race for Premier League survival.
The Reds went into the game against Southampton at the City Ground knowing that a win would take them out of the relegation zone and above both Everton and Leicester City in the table. But the three points didn’t come easy.
A quick fire double from Taiwo Awoniyi gave Forest a 2-0 lead, but the Saints did half the deficit through Carlos Alcaraz. Forest did though go into the half time break with a two goal advantage thanks to a Morgan Gibbs-White penalty.
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In a rollercoaster game, Southampton drew closer again through a Lyanco header, before Danilo was on the scoresheet again for the Reds to make it 4-2. Forest did think they’d put the game beyond doubt through Filipe only for VAR to rule the goal out for offside.
James Ward-Prowse then made it a nervy last few minutes with a penalty in stoppage time. Forest were though able to see out the game to earn a huge three points, which puts the side’s fate in their own hands before the final three games of the season.
At the final whistle, Forest fans gave their immediate reaction on social media. Here’s what just some had to say.
Sam : We now have more points than signings. Love you cooper and co #NFFC
Arsher Ali : That was horrible to watch. I loved watching it. #NFFC
Tara : Well I’ve just aged 10 years #NFFC
Alex : My heart can’t take much more #nffc
Em : The passion on MGW face when the whistle went and we secured the 3 points...honestly love the passion he has for this club #NFFC
George : Never easy… But what a fight what a performance #NFFC
Mike nffc : I don’t think there’s a description that describes just how important those 3 points are #nffc
Welchy19 : #nffc that was fun…NOT. We deserved that but made hard work of it. Horrible night for a good game and Southampton scrapping for their lives. Man for man we were immense and A very special mention for Felipe - that goal should’ve stood & what a celebration!
Reese : Nail biting towards the end then. Great result for the reds. Out of the bottoms 3. Hope they take this momentum forward. #NFFC
Tom Home : An indescribably important win. We never do things the easy way, do we?
GET IN! #NFFC
Daniel Green : I genuinely think 3 more points would do it. Either 1 win or 3 draws but I think that would see us safe! #NFFC
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