Summary
Nottingham Forest lost to Braga in a Europa League match. Forest missed a penalty, scored an own goal, and had a player sent off, making it difficult for them to progress in the competition. This defeat means they are likely to face additional play-off matches to reach the next stage.
Key Facts
- Nottingham Forest played against Braga in a Europa League match and lost.
- Morgan Gibbs-White missed a penalty for Forest.
- Ryan Yates scored an own goal shortly after the missed penalty.
- Forest's Elliot Anderson was sent off, receiving a red card.
- Braga won the match without having a shot on target, which is rare in Europa League history.
- Sean Dyche, the Forest manager, made seven team changes for this game.
- Forest's chances of automatic qualification for the last 16 are now very slim.
- Forest will likely need to play extra games in a busy season to advance in the competition.
