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Nottingham Forest’s manager Nuno Espírito Santo emphasized the challenging nature of their 1-0 victory against Ipswich Town at the City Ground, describing the win as “very hard-earned”. The match was ultimately decided by Chris Wood’s penalty just four minutes after halftime, a goal that consigned Ipswich to second-bottom position in the league table.
Nuno’s post-match commentary focused heavily on the team’s fundamental approach, repeatedly stressing the importance of being “hard to beat”. He highlighted the necessity of returning to basic principles, which he described as being solid, aggressive, and supportive of teammates. The manager praised the team’s defensive performance, noting contributions from both the backline and midfield.
Wood’s goal was particularly significant, marking his ninth Premier League goal of the season and his 15th overall for club and country. The strike also saw him equal Bryan Roy’s record as Nottingham Forest’s all-time top scorer in the Premier League, reaching 24 goals in the competition.
The victory carried additional emotional weight as a recovery from previous defeats against Newcastle and Arsenal. Nuno emphasized the team’s approach of focusing on each game individually, acknowledging the inherent difficulties of Premier League competition.
While recognizing the importance of the clean sheet, Nuno was more passionate about the team’s attitude and commitment. He praised the squad’s ability to counter Ipswich’s attacking threats and maintained that the team’s primary objective is to maintain a robust, resilient defensive stance.
The manager’s comments reflected a pragmatic approach, valuing collective effort and defensive solidity over spectacular play. Wood’s contribution was particularly lauded, with Nuno describing him as “a great person” who continues to break records for the club.
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