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Bizarre own goal helps Forest, Aston Villa dominant
A comical own goal and Stefan Ortega’s saves kept Forest level after they fell behind to William Gomes’ early strike.
- Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 against Porto on Wednesday in their Europa League quarter-final first leg at Estadio do Dragao, securing an away point ahead of next week's decisive return match.
- Manager Vitor Pereira made nine changes to prioritize Sunday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa, rotating his squad heavily. William Gomes put Porto ahead in the 11th minute before Martim Fernandes sent a 25-yard back-pass into his own net two minutes later.
- Porto dominated with 52% possession and a 1.92 Expected Goals value, yet Forest's disciplined backline recorded 31 clearances and 13 interceptions. The hosts failed to capitalize on their statistical superiority throughout the 90 minutes.
- Forest thought they had taken the lead in the 63rd minute when Igor Jesus beat the goalkeeper to the ball, but the effort was disallowed for handball after a VAR check. Goalkeeper Stefan Ortega made critical saves to preserve the draw.
- The tie will be decided in Nottingham next week, marking Forest's first European quarter-final appearance in 30 years. Both sides remain level heading to the City Ground for a decisive second leg that will determine who advances.
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FC Porto vs Nottingham Forest: Five things we learned - Forest benefit from bizarre own goal to claim vital away result
Statistical analysis of FC Porto vs Nottingham Forest. Porto dominate xG and shots but a Martim Fernandes own goal earns Forest a 1-1 draw.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution59% Left
Bias Distribution
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L 59%
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