AFC Bournemouth edged out Nottingham Forest in a close win on Saturday, 2x3, on matchweek 6. To this matchday, Nottingham's team came from two defeats, and Bournemouth's team came from a draw. Jaidon Anthony was decisive with 1 goal.
The opening goal was scored by Cheikhou Kouyaté after 33 minutes. In the 45th minute, Brennan Johnson fired home Nottingham Forest second goal, from the penalty spot.
After 51 minutes, Philip Billing fired home for AFC Bournemouth, laid on by Lewis Cook. Gary O´Neil's team scored their second goal of the game through Dominic Solanke, after 63 minutes, assisted by Lloyd Kelly. Sub Jaidon Anthony, in the 85th minute, changed the course of the game. After 87 minutes, forward scored the last goal of the match, laid on by Dominic Solanke.
After the result AFC Bournemouth are 13th in the table, with 7 points, while Nottingham Forest sit 18th place, with 4 points. Next up, Gary O´Neil's team will host Brighton & Hove Albion, whilst Steve Cooper's team visit Leeds United.
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Cheikhou Kouyaté 33' Brennan Johnson 45' (pen.) | Philip Billing 51' Dominic Solanke 63' Jaidon Anthony 87' |
