Manchester United loanee Dean Henderson made a match-winning save against Liverpool. He then dived into the Nottingham Forest fans and celebrated a hero’s victory.
The Tricky Trees are done Reds win by shock with 1-0 at the City Ground thanks to Taiwo Awoniyi’s winner after 55 minutes.
The Nigerian’s goal was just one part of a huge team effort under Steve Cooper with every single player producing moments of excellence.
Henderson was also worthy of a lot. He not only managed many quality saves but also produced the match-winning moment.
The England international was facing a barrage of shots – 15 in total – but into injury time he showed why he’s one of the best shot-stoppers around.
Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool defender, was unmarked in the penalty box and headed the ball towards goal.
The Dutchman nodded it down and to Henderson’s right but glovesman, wearing a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the sun, thrashed the ball away from the goal-line with just centimetres to spare.
Steve Cook accidentally shoved Steve Cook in the throat. Another offered him a more normal chest-bump.
Henderson celebrated the end of the City Ground’s final whistle with a wild celebration, jumping in to join the crowd.
They hugged the goalkeeper, who is now a fan favourite, and tried to take selfies.
In other places, former Manchester UnitedJesse Lingard, star of the pitch, was dancing joyfully.
The England midfielder hasn’t had the easiest of times since his move to Nottingham Forest, with Simon Jordan, talkSPORT host, slammed him for his TikTok videos..
The ex-Crystal Palace owner cannot argue with this jig.
Lingard smiled from ear to ear, wiggled his arms, and shared a hug with Morgan Gibbs White on the pitch.
And we don’t doubt the celebration will last long into the night in Nottingham.
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