Excellent Super Eagles star named MOTM as Forest hold Chelsea on New Year Day

The Nigeria worldwide noticed 88 minutes of motion because the Reds battled their extra illustrious foes to a standstill

Tremendous Eagles ahead Taiwo Awoniyi has been voted the man-of-the-match following his optimistic contribution to Nottingham Forest’s credible draw in opposition to Chelsea on New Yr’s Day.

Nottingham Forest started 2023 on a nice observe after battling to a 1-1 draw with Chelsea on the Metropolis Floor.

Former Manchester Metropolis ahead Raheem Sterling gave Chelsea the lead after simply 16 minutes as Graham Potter’s males made a dream begin on the dwelling of the struggling Reds.

However Nottingham Forest fought again admirably and obtained a deserved equaliser via Serge Aurier shortly after the beginning of the second half because the Tough Bushes earned a major level.

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— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) January 1, 2023

Awoniyi was not on the goalscorer sheet however his influence was essential to the Reds’ spectacular consequence. 

As typical, Awoniyi made himself a nuisance for Chelsea’s centre-back pairing of Thiago Silva and Kalidou Koulibaly. The Nigeria worldwide managed to get one in all his two photographs on the right track whereas finishing 80 per cent of the ten passes he tried.

With Chelsea hoarding nearly all of the possession, Nottingham Forest wanted extra our bodies to assist out in defence, a task Awoniyi embraced with out criticism.

The previous Union Berlin striker received six of the 9 floor duels he was concerned in.

Awoniyi made a vital clearance for Forest, blocked one in all Chelsea’s quite a few photographs, and efficiently made three tackles.

The 25-year-old attacker was substituted within the 88th minute, making approach for Nico Williams.

Forest followers applauded Awoniyi as he made his approach off the pitch and lots of of these went on to vote for the Nigerian as the very best participant for the Reds in opposition to the Blues.

Awoniyi has scored three targets for Nottingham Forest in 15 appearances since becoming a member of from Union Berlin.