Nuno gutted after defeat to Newcastle United – We practice penalties a lot, a lot, a lot!


 
 
 
 
 
 

Nuno watched on as Newcastle United took the lead after only 18 seconds through Joe Willock.

Another flowing move should have given United a 2-0 lead but after great work from Willock and Isak, Sandro Tonali just missed out on a dream goal on his return, as the keeper made a good one on one save.

Forest worked their way back into the match and equalised, when their latest long throw into the box five minutes after half time fell kindly for them.

However, Forest given a helping hand when the referee had failed to give a foul against Anderson when he stood on Isak’s foot, so United down to 10 men when the equaliser went in, as Isak had to stay off for the regulation 30 seconds after treatment.

In the end of course it all came down to penalties.

As Nuno explains, practice doesn’t always make perfect…

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo reflects on Wednesday’s Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle United:

“It was a setback to concede in the first minute but the reaction was good.

“We had good spells against a good team.

“We had a lot of chances but not the final shot.

“The finishing was missing but overall good to see.

“We practice penalties a lot, a lot, a lot!

“We prepared but then it comes to the competition…

“It was a good moment for them (the players who came into the team) to show we have solutions.

“It is important we realise we have solutions.

“We could be more balanced.

“But moving forward we have more options and solutions because we have a hard task ahead of us.”

Nottingham Forest 1 Newcastle 1 – United win 4-3 on penalties : Wednesday 28 August 8pm

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Willock 1

Forest:

Jota Silva 50

(Half-time stats in brackets)

Possession was Newcastle 59%  (53%) Forest 41% (47%)

Total shots were Newcastle 14 (6) Forest 12 (8)

Shots on target were Newcastle 7 (4) Forest 3 (1)

Corners were Newcastle 5 (1) Forest 3 (2)

Touches in the box Newcastle 20 (9) Forest 21 (17)

Newcastle United team v Forest:

Pope, Trippier (Livarmento 62), Krafth, Burn, Hall, Tonali (Longstaff 62), Joelinton, Willock (Bruno 15), Barnes, Isak, Almiron (Gordon 61)

Unused subs:

Ruddy, Targett, Osula, Jacob Murphy, Kelly

(Nottingham Forest 1 Newcastle 1 – United win 4-3 on penalties (never in doubt!) – Read HERE)

(Newcastle United get AFC Wimbledon – Carabao Cup third round draw – Read HERE)

(Nottingham Forest 1 Newcastle 1 (United win 4-3 on penalties) – Instant Newcastle United fan / writer reaction – Read HERE)

Newcastle United schedule to end of October 2024:

Friday 30 August 2024 – Summer transfer window closes at 11pm.

Sunday 1 September 2024 – Newcastle v Tottenham (1.30pm) Sky Sports

(The first international break of the season)

Sunday 15 September 2024 – Wolves v Newcastle (4.30 pm) Sky Sports

Weeks commencing Monday 16 September AND Monday 23 September – Carabao Cup round three (This round split over two midweeks)

Saturday 21 September 2024 – Fulham v Newcastle (3 pm)

Weeks commencing Monday 16 September AND Monday 23 September – Carabao Cup round three (This round split over two midweeks)

Saturday 28 September 2024 – Newcastle v Man City (12.30 pm) TNT Sports

Saturday 5 October – Everton v Newcastle (5pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 19 October – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)

Sunday 27 October – Chelsea v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports