Nottingham Forest and Burnley Play Out Goalless Draw
Nottingham Forest and Burnley played out a goalless draw at The City Ground on Monday night, with Callum Hudson-Odoi going closest for the hosts.
The result leaves Forest in ninth place in the Premier League table, while Burnley remain bottom of the league without a point.
Forest were the better side for much of the game, but were unable to find a breakthrough against a well-organized Burnley defence.
Hudson-Odoi had a number of chances throughout the game, but was unable to convert any of them.
The draw is a disappointing result for Forest, who were hoping to build on their impressive 1-0 victory over Chelsea in their last match.
However, it is a positive result for Burnley, who are still looking for their first win of the season.
Key Moments
- 20 mins: Forest come close to opening the scoring when Hudson-Odoi’s shot is deflected off the post.
- 30 mins: Burnley have a chance to score on the counter-attack, but Jay Rodriguez’s shot is saved by Wayne Hennessey.
- 45 mins: Forest have a penalty appeal turned down after Brennan Johnson is brought down in the box.
- 60 mins: Hudson-Odoi has another good chance to score, but his shot is saved by Nick Pope.
- 75 mins: Burnley come close to winning it when substitute Ashley Barnes’ header hits the bar.
Player Ratings
Nottingham Forest
Wayne Hennessey – 7 Neco Williams – 6 Joe Worrall – 7 Willy Boly – 7 Renan Lodi – 6 Remo Freuler – 7 Orel Mangala – 6 Jesse Lingard – 6 Brennan Johnson – 6 Morgan Gibbs-White – 6 Callum Hudson-Odoi – 7
Burnley
Nick Pope – 7 Connor Roberts – 6 Taylor Harwood-Bellis – 7 Erik Pieters – 7 Matěj Vydra – 6 Josh Brownhill – 6 Jack Cork – 6 Aaron Lennon – 6 Dwight McNeil – 6 Jay Rodriguez – 6 Ashley Barnes – 6
Manager Quotes
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper:
“I’m disappointed with the result, but I’m pleased with the performance. We created a lot of chances, but we couldn’t find a goal. We’ll keep working hard and hopefully we’ll get our rewards soon.”
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany:
“I’m pleased with the point. We defended well and we had a few chances to win it. We’re still a work in progress, but I’m happy with the progress we’re making.”
Fan Reaction
Nottingham Forest fans
“We should have won that game. We had enough chances to score three or four goals. But it’s still a point and we’re unbeaten in our last three games.”
Burnley fans
“A point away from home against a good side is a good result. We’re still bottom of the table, but we’re starting to show signs of improvement.”
Conclusion
Nottingham Forest and Burnley played out a goalless draw at The City Ground on Monday night.
Forest were the better side for much of the game, but were unable to find a breakthrough against a well-organized Burnley defence.
The draw leaves Forest in ninth place in the table, while Burnley remain bottom of the league without a point.
Analysis
The goalless draw between Nottingham Forest and Burnley was a fair result. Forest were the better side for much of the game, but were unable to find a breakthrough against a resolute Burnley defence.
Forest had a number of chances throughout the game, but were unable to capitalize on them. Hudson-Odoi was particularly wasteful, missing a number of good chances.
Burnley were dangerous on the counter-attack and could have won the game themselves if they had been more clinical.
Overall, it was a disappointing result for Forest, who were hoping to build on their recent good form. However, it was a positive result for Burnley, who are still looking for their first win of the season.
Looking Ahead
Nottingham Forest will travel to Everton next Saturday, while Burnley will host Southampton.
Forest will be looking to get back to winning ways, while Burnley will be hoping to pick up their first win of the season.