Ola Aina performed a key half as Nottingham Forest superior to the Europa League quarter-finals following a dramatic penalty shootout win over Danish facet Midtjylland.
Aina got here on instead within the seventy fifth minute, having been rested earlier to maintain him recent for Forest’s necessary Premier League conflict in opposition to Tottenham this weekend. His entry helped Forest keep management and see out the sport.
The match ended 2-1 after further time, sending the tie to penalties, the place Forest scored all three of their spot-kicks to safe a 3-0 shootout victory. Early targets from Nicolás Domínguez and captain Ryan Yates had given Forest the benefit on the night time, with Martin Erlic briefly pulling one again for Midtjylland.
Ola Aina’s introduction within the second half ensured Forest remained strong on the again whereas additionally including vitality going ahead. His presence contributed to the staff’s composure through the tense last minutes and the decisive penalty shootout.
Forest now flip their consideration again to home issues as they put together for Sunday’s Premier League journey to Tottenham, however the win in Denmark provides them confidence in each Europe and the league.
