Nottingham Forest's 2-1 comeback victory over West Ham was a testament to their resilience and tactical adjustment. Despite going down to an early own goal from Murillo, the visitors dominated the possession battle, controlling 53% of the ball compared to West Ham's 47%.

The turning point came in the second half when Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper made a shrewd substitution, bringing on Dominik Bakwa in the 46th minute. Bakwa's introduction allowed the away side to stretch the field and create more chances, as evidenced by their 5 shots on target compared to West Ham's 3.

Nottingham Forest's equalizer in the 55th minute, scored by Nicolás Domínguez with an assist from Ethan Anderson, was a well-worked team goal. They built up patiently through the middle before finding the open man in the box. This highlighted their ability to break down a stubborn West Ham defense.

The decisive moment came in the 86th minute when VAR awarded Nottingham Forest a penalty, which was coolly converted by Morgan Gibbs-White. This exposed a tactical flaw in West Ham's defense, as they were unable to effectively protect the space behind their backline, allowing Nottingham Forest's attackers to exploit the gap.