Sharks Match Week 09-08-25

Match Report: Manchester City 2 – 3 Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest edged past Manchester City with a 3–2 victory, with Thomas Steel proving instrumental — scoring twice and forcing an own goal through relentless pressing.

Manchester City: Serge, Alexander, Jenson, Luan, Rokas, Leo, Ronnie, Isaac

Nottingham Forest: Joe, Arlo, George, Harry, Thomas, Colby, Gabriel

Match Summary: Forest started brightly, and their high press paid off early when Thomas Steel’s pressure forced Ronnie into an own goal, making it 0–1.

City hit back as Rokas slid a clever pass through to Luan, who made no mistake to level the score at 1–1.

Steel restored Forest’s lead with a cool finish through the goalkeeper’s legs to make it 1–2, before Gabriel’s outstanding defending kept City at bay.

He then added his second — and Forest’s third — with a superb half-volley that Jenson got a hand to but couldn’t keep out, pushing the score to 1–3. Colby’s dangerous corner was met with another fine save from Jenson, who also denied Forest on a quick counter after a City free-kick.

In stoppage time, Luan netted his second of the day on the final whistle, but it was too late to prevent Forest from sealing all three points.

Final Score:Manchester City 2 – 3 Nottingham Forest

Key Highlights:

• Thomas Steel: 2 goals + forced own goal through pressing

• Gabriel’s rock-solid defensive display

• Jenson’s string of crucial saves keeping City in contention

• Late Luan brace adding drama at the end