The point at Stamford Bridge keeps Forest’s fate in their own hands with two games to go. Following on from his success in Monday night’s 4-3 victory over Southampton, it only emphasises how much he was missed while sidelined for three months with injury. The summer signing made it back-to-back braces as his double earned the Reds a 2-2 draw at Chelsea to keep their survival hopes alive. Head coach Steve Cooper has challenged Taiwo Awoniyi to maintain his goalscoring streak in Nottingham Forest's final two games. Taiwo Awoniyi challenge set as Nottingham Forest face decisive final games A bit of the City Ground had been transported to the capital. Just as there had been on the pitch, there was a show of collective unity which could yet make the difference in the Reds’ survival fight. Steve Cooper tapped his heart and gave a thumbs up when the affection was directed his way. Taiwo Awoniyi signalled his appreciation as the fans chanted his name, bowing towards them and making a heart sign. Some of those wearing the Garibaldi seemed to stop for a moment to soak it in as they stood and applauded.
Special moment after Nottingham Forest draw as unity matched by steely spirit at ChelseaĪn away end which had sung itself hoarse all afternoon serenaded the Nottingham Forest players long after the final whistle had blown. They host Arsenal before then, but if the relegation battle does go to the wire Cooper’s men will at least have a positive recent result to draw upon when they go to Selhurst Park. Taiwo Awoniyi’s brace clinched the point for the Reds at Stamford Bridge, with his second coming after the hosts had come from behind to lead.įorest have struggled on their travels all season and still have one, potentially crucial, away game to come when they go to Crystal Palace on the final day. Head coach Steve Cooper wants his side to take encouragement from their 2-2 draw at Chelsea as they prepare for their decisive final two games. Ending a seven-match losing streak in the league on the road can be a timely confidence boost for Nottingham Forest.
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