[Focus of the match]
In the 2nd minute, Gusteau's pass was intercepted due to a mistake. After getting the ball, Awoniyi advanced all the way and shot a low shot near the penalty area line, which missed the far post. ↓
In the 19th minute, Chelsea made a mistake in the backcourt. Lavia did not receive the pass. Gibbs-White got the ball and shot it slightly wide. ↓
In the 20th minute, Chelsea's clearance from the backcourt did not go far. Gibbs-White received a header from his teammate and flew high. ↓
In the 25th minute, Nottingham Forest had a free kick opportunity in the frontcourt. Awoniyi failed to grab the first point, and then Sanchez attacked to control the ball. ↓
In the 39th minute, Chelsea launched an attack in the frontcourt. Joao Pedro received a pass from his teammate and headed back in the penalty area. Santos followed up and shot a volley high. ↓
In the 41st minute, Morato knocked down Joao Pedro and received a yellow card. ↓
In the 42nd minute, the Chelsea midfielder quickly launched an attack. Santos almost had a chance to score the ball when he moved forward. He shot a low shot in the penalty area and slightly missed the far post. ↓
There was 1 minute of injury time in the first half. At the end of the half, Chelsea temporarily 0-0 Nottingham Forest.
[Both sides starting and substitution information]
Chelsea starting: 1-Sanchez, 3-Cucurella, 23-Chalobah, 24-James, 27-Gusto, 34-Josh Achampong, 17-Santos, 45-Lavia, 7-Neto , 20-Joao Pedro, 49-Ganacho
Chelsea substitutes: 12-Jorgensen, 4-Adarabioyu, 21-Harto, 25-Caicedo, 40-Bonanot, 11-Gitens, 32-George, 38-Giou, 41-Esteban
Nottingham Forest starting: 26-Sells, 4-Morato, 5-Murillo, 35-Zinchenko, 31-Milenkovic, 6-Sangare, 12-Douglas Lewis, 8-E-Anderson, 10-Gibbs-White, 9-Awoniyi, 3- Neco Williams
Nottingham Forest substitutes: 13-John Victor, 7-Odoi, 11-Wood, 14-Ndoye, 16-Dominguez, 19-Igor Jesus, 22-Yates, 23-J-Cunha, 37-Savona