Nottingham Forest hosted Chelsea in a tightly contested Premier League match, which ended with a narrow 1-0 victory for the visitors. The pivotal moment came early in the second half when Chelsea found the back of the net at 00:49:15. This goal, although separating the teams on the scoresheet, came amidst a generally tight match where both sides displayed robust defenses and cautious attacking play, limiting clear-cut chances on goal.

Chelsea's ability to manage the match tempo and control possession in crucial periods was vital. Despite having fewer corner kicks than Nottingham Forest, with just four compared to Forest's seven, Chelsea capitalized on their chances more effectively. Forest's five offside calls indicate their struggle to break through Chelsea’s disciplined backline, with Chelsea maintaining strong positional awareness and offside traps that nullified Forest’s attacking threats.

Both teams exhibited disciplined performances with an equal number of fouls, ten each, and an identical tally of two yellow cards, retaining their full complement of players throughout the match. Notably, Nottingham Forest picked up their second yellow card shortly after Chelsea's first, showing a brief period of increased game intensity. However, the disciplined defensive shape maintained by Chelsea ultimately proved decisive, as Forest's inability to convert their attacking momentum and set-pieces into scoring opportunities hindered their quest for an equalizer.

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