The New Zealand striker scored within minutes of coming on to earn Nottingham Forest a 2-1 home victory over Sheffield United
,” he said. “We need firepower at the top end of the pitch so that there is more discomfort for whoever we’re playing against. There’s a commitment to get players in. But it’s tough recruiting. We’re not flush.”
Before kick-off there was a rousing minute’s applause for former Forest players Trevor Francis and Chris Bart-Williams, both of whom died last month, and the thudding sound of the Forest faithful at full time as rain bucketed on to the pitch was something to savour. Aurier assisted two goals in a single top-flight game for the second time in his career, the previous instance against the same opposition, for Spurs almost two and a half years ago. “Serge’s crossing all game was outstanding, it was something we talked about in the buildup, freeing up players in the box, and they were two brilliant headers from two brilliant crosses,” said Forest head coach, Steve Cooper.
With two minutes and 23 seconds on the clock, Forest were in the driving seat. Brennan Johnson’s pace frightened United and he nudged the ball back for Aurier, whose first-time cross was inviting. Awoniyi got between Anel Ahmedhodzic and the United captain, John Egan, to head in from the edge of the six-yard box. There was a touch of Bebeto in the celebration as Awoniyi toasted the birth of his newborn son, Isaac.
Gustavo Hamer scores for Sheffield United to make it 1-1 against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.On 15 minutes Awoniyi surely would have converted another devilish cross from the right by Aurier, only for Ahmedhodzic to get a toe to the ball. Morgan Gibbs-White combined with Aurier on the same flank and the former Tottenham defender sent the ball into the box. Neco Williams arrived towards the back post but Ahmedhodzic again made a smart interception to sweep the ball clear.
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