Ange Postecoglou hear him own fans shout sack chants as Nottingham Forest lose 3-2 to FC Midtjylland for Europa League group match inside City Ground.
After 29 years wey Forest never play European football for home, fans end first half with heavy boos as Danish side use set-piece weakness punish dem.
Ousmane Diao and Mads Bech Sorensen score from dead-ball before Dan Ndoye equalise, but Sorensen restore lead almost immediately. Second half na attack vs defence, Chris Wood score twice but VAR cancel both for offside.
Fans vex more after Valdemar Byskov make am 3-1, even though Wood reduce the scoreline with late penalty. Forest remain on just one point from two games, while Midtjylland dey sit second behind Dinamo Zagreb with two wins from two.
TPB Verdict
Six games, no win, 13 goals conceded – na tough time for Postecoglou. Forest fight well with 22 shots, but lack sharp finishing. Same old problem with set-pieces show again, something wey follow Postecoglou from Tottenham days.
Midtjylland no be small team either, as this win mark their seventh straight victory for Europe – new club record. For Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, pressure dey mount as fans dey turn their anger both on coach and board.
Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland Highlights
Ousmane Diao goal (18’ – Forest 0-1 Midtjylland)
Na set-piece wahala again. Sorensen nod free kick go back post, Diao escape Murillo and tap in from close range.
Dan Ndoye goal (22’ – Forest 1-1 Midtjylland)
Quick reply! Gibbs-White collect fine pass from Sels, cross am low into box, Ndoye sweep one-time finish enter bottom corner.
Mads Bech Sorensen goal (24’ – Forest 1-2 Midtjylland)
Straight after equaliser, Forest concede again from corner. Billing flick on, Sorensen react fastest and smash in to restore lead.
Valdemar Byskov goal (88’ – Forest 1-3 Midtjylland)
Forest fans start sing “You’re getting sacked in the morning!” after this one. Osorio lead fast counter, release Byskov, wey calmly slot past Sels.
Chris Wood penalty (90+2’ – Forest 2-3 Midtjylland)
Late drama as Wood score from the spot after foul on Anderson, but comeback no complete as final whistle cut am short.
Man of the Match – Mads Bech Sorensen
Sorensen lead like real captain. Score one, assist one, win key duels and organise defence well. Him long balls also help Midtjylland transition sharp. Without doubt, na him night.
Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland Match Stats
Possession: Nottingham Forest 62% – 38% Midtjylland
Shots: Nottingham Forest 22 – 8 Midtjylland
Shots on target: Nottingham Forest 9 – 5 Midtjylland
Corners: Nottingham Forest 10 – 8 Midtjylland
Fouls: Nottingham Forest 14 – 15 Midtjylland
What Next?
Forest go face Porto for next Europa League home match on October 23, while Midtjylland battle Maccabi Tel-Aviv. For league, Forest get tough trip to Newcastle United this Sunday – game wey fit decide Postecoglou future. Midtjylland on their own head back to Denmark Superliga to face Copenhagen.
