Taiwo Awoniyi has praised the impact of Vítor Pereira after playing a decisive role in Nottingham Forest’s 3-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The Nigerian forward delivered an outstanding performance, scoring twice and winning a penalty that was calmly converted by Igor Jesus to seal an emphatic result for the visitors.
Reflecting on the win, Awoniyi credited the team’s preparation and the influence of the coaching crew for the dominant display, noting that their approach and guidance played a key role in executing the game plan effectively.
“It’s an important win, credit to the players, to the coach and the staff. We came here with the mentality of getting three points, which we need, and I’m so pleased that we managed to win,” Awoniyi was quoted by the club’s official website.
“It was an amazing start and we had control of the ball in the first five minutes, which is what the coach wanted from us.
“It was an amazing delivery and I was in the right place at the right time to score. It was a team effort, not just about the goals. Morato as well, and the players that came on from the bench. It’s about the team and being ready for the team.
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“It felt really long at the end but thankfully the boys remained focused. It was about pushing until the end, keeping the ball and trying not to concede.
“We prepared well, set up right. The coach deserves a lot of credit.
“When you look at the season and where we are now, the boys have been brilliant. They have come through a lot and, with the way we are going, there are just a few more games.
“Next up we have Villa, which is another important game. We’re taking each game as it comes and going into it with a three-point mentality. I believe we’ll go there with that mentality against Villa, and we will see what comes next until the end of the season.”
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