Ola Aina’s error costs Nottingham Forest in defeat to Newcastle United
Nigerian defender Ola Aina had a difficult afternoon as Nottingham Forest were narrowly beaten 4-3 by Newcastle United in a thrilling Premier League match at St. James’ Park.
Aina was involved in a controversial moment when his handball in the penalty area led to a penalty for Newcastle. The decision was confirmed by VAR, and Alexander Isak stepped up to score, marking his 50th Premier League goal in just 76 appearances. This milestone makes Isak one of the fastest players to reach 50 goals in the competition’s history.
The match started with Forest taking an early lead, but Newcastle quickly turned the game around with an impressive first-half performance. After Aina’s penalty, Newcastle scored four goals in a short space of time, putting them 4-1 up at half-time. Despite a strong push from Forest in the second half, they could not find a way back into the game.
Aina’s error was a turning point in the match, shifting momentum firmly in Newcastle’s favour. Forest, who have now lost three of their last four league matches, will be concerned about their recent form as they fight to stay in the Premier League.
On the other hand, Newcastle continued their strong run, having won 13 of their last 16 games across all competitions.
This high-scoring match left important lessons for Forest, especially regarding Aina’s costly mistake and the need for improvement in defence.
