Hey hoe. Here we go again. Bloody Midtjylland. They rock up at the World Famous as outsiders, intent on spoiling and soiling our promised European dream, and once again bugger off back to Denmark with a victory.
Sacked in the morning?
Not quite, this time. Although a record of W1 D2 L4 for Pereira is approaching vote of confidence territory. Except we’ve run out of road this time. Forest surely, couldn’t, wouldn’t, erm, shouldn’t once again?
Midtjylland at a very wet World Famous on Thursday evening wasn’t that bad. Forest played well in creating chances. But as we know, the main issue this season has been in scoring goals - a rather important fundamental of football.
The team news was interesting. Only three players were rested. It seemed like a half in, half our approach to balancing Europe with the PL. The plan seemed to be get the early goals, and then sack off the big hitters ahead of Fulham at home on Sunday.
Best laid plans…
The goal line clearance from Murillo was an early warning sign. Midtjylland weren’t here to make up the numbers.
And neither was the Slovenian ref. Bloody hell, he had a shocker. The fella appeared to be reffing by guesswork. The last thing Forest need right now is some injuries to the A team.
Midtjylland were ‘competitive.’ OUCH, etc. Cunha’s absence could be critical as we try and limp over the line. Milenković was a half decent replacement. At times he appeared to be playing as a right winger.
And then the downpour started. Christ, that was Biblical, etc. The ball was always only one misjudged Morato bounce away from Forest going behind. Somehow Forest managed to keep on playing the passing game - albeit with no one available on the end of the final move.
The inevitable Midtjylland goal came after a rare moment of hesitation from Aina. Arse. 1-0 down to Midtjylland. BLOODY Midtjylland. Let’s do it all over again next Thursday. The Danes are becoming something of a grudge team for Forest this season.