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Coventry City defeat Nottingham Forest for first Premier League win in 25 years
Coventry City secured a historic 1-0 victory against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, marking their first Premier League win in 25 years. The decisive goal was scored by Jay Dasilva in the 55th minute, following a long pass from goalkeeper Carl Rushworth, who provided a rare assist.
The win ends a difficult start to the season for Frank Lampard’s side, which included four consecutive defeats and zero goals scored. The victory also moves Coventry off the bottom of the table.
The match concluded with significant drama when Nottingham Forest’s Igor Jesus appeared to have scored a late equalizer, but the goal was overturned following a VAR review due to a foul on Coventry defender Caleb Yirenkyi. Bobby Thomas also provided a crucial goal-line clearance to help preserve the lead during Forest's late pressure.
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Carl Rushworth · City Ground · Coventry City · Frank Lampard · Jay Dasilva · Nottingham Forest
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Coventry City lost their first four matches of the Premier League season before this win. www.abola.pt · punchng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] This victory marks Coventry City's first Premier League win since April 2001. www.abola.pt · khelnow.com · punchng.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Coventry goalkeeper Carl Rushworth provided an assist with a long ball to Jay Dasilva. www.spacemoney.com.br · www.abola.pt · khelnow.com · punchng.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Coventry City won 1-0 over Nottingham Forest in their Premier League encounter at the City Ground. www.spacemoney.com.br · www.abola.pt · khelnow.com · punchng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A goal by Igor Jesus was ruled out following a VAR review for a foul on Caleb Yirenkyi. www.spacemoney.com.br · www.abola.pt · punchng.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Frank Lampard is the manager of Coventry City. khelnow.com · punchng.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Jay Dasilva scored the winning goal in the 55th minute. www.spacemoney.com.br · www.abola.pt · khelnow.com · punchng.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Oliver Glasner is the manager of Nottingham Forest. www.spacemoney.com.br · khelnow.com