Sean Dyche’s first Premier League match leading Nottingham Forest resulted in a 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth.
After a Europa League victory against Porto, the Reds found themselves under pressure early on at the Vitality Stadium.
The first goal was scored in an unusual way when Marcus Tavernier’s corner unexpectedly looped over goalkeeper Matz Sels and into the net, 25 minutes into the game.
The Cherries secured their lead before halftime when Eli Junior Kroupi seized a loose ball and struck a low, long-range shot into the corner, marking his fourth goal in three league matches.
Forest attempted a comeback in the second half with multiple substitutions, but opportunities were scarce. Morgan Gibbs-White had a late attempt saved by Djordje Petrovic following a sharp stop.
Under Andoni Iraola, the team dominated much of the match, climbing to second place in the Premier League, while Forest remains in the relegation zone after six league losses.
