Igor Jesus seals late win as Forest end 32-year Villa Park drought
Igor Jesus scores in the 88th minute as Nottingham Forest beat Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park for the first time in 32 years.
Nottingham Forest took all three points at Villa Park with an 88th-minute winner from Igor Jesus, sealing a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa. The goal arrived late and gave Oliver Glasner his first win since taking charge over the summer.
A 32-year Villa Park break
The match delivered a standout milestone: Forest won at Villa Park for the first time in 32 years. It was a huge swing in momentum against an Aston Villa side that, according to the report, had been struggling to get going.
Glasner gets off the mark
With the 1-2 result, Oliver Glasner registered his first Premier League success as Forest head coach. Beyond the points, it’s the kind of result that can stabilise a team when confidence is needed.
As BBC Sport notes, the late strike changed the tone of the contest, ensuring Forest left Birmingham with a statement win.
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