Brighton and Nottingham Forest played out a dramatic 2-2 draw in a heated Premier League encounter, marked by a flurry of cards and controversy. The match saw three red cards, with Morgan Gibbs-White, Nuno Espirito Santo, and Fabian Hurzeler all being sent off.
The defining moment came in the 83rd minute when Gibbs-White, already on a yellow card, made a scissor-like tackle on Joao Pedro. Referee Rob Jones initially waved play on, but after reviewing the challenge, he issued Gibbs-White a second yellow. The incident sparked outrage on the sidelines, leading to both Nuno and Brighton coach Hurzeler being dismissed as tempers flared.
Forest had taken the lead early through a Chris Wood penalty after Callum Hudson-Odoi was fouled. Brighton struggled for much of the first half but turned the game around just before the break, thanks to Jack Hinshelwood’s header and Danny Welbeck’s spectacular free-kick — the Premier League’s first successful free-kick of the season.
Forest found an equalizer late in the second half when substitute Ramon Sosa pounced on a pass from Jota Silva, scoring his debut goal for the club. Despite Brighton pushing hard during the six minutes of added time, they couldn’t find a winner, and the match ended in a draw.
Player of the Match Danny Welbeck delivered a standout performance, leading the Brighton attack and showcasing his experience.
Both teams remain unbeaten in the Premier League with nine points each. Despite the fiery nature of the contest, both sides will look to build on the positives moving forward.
