Sat Apr 12 18:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Everton Steal Late Win at Nottingham Forest, Denting Champions League Hopes

**Nottingham, England –** Abdoulaye Doucoure’s 94th-minute goal snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory for Everton at the City Ground, dealing a significant blow to Nottingham Forest’s Champions League aspirations. The win, Everton’s fourth away win in 68 games against a top-three side, moved them to 14th in the table, while leaving Forest nervously eyeing a potential drop out of the top five.

Forest, who are currently in third place, dominated possession but struggled to break down a resolute Everton defense. Despite chances for both sides in a tense match, the game remained scoreless until Doucoure, a player out of contract at the end of the season, calmly slotted home a late counter-attacking goal assisted by substitute Dwight McNeil.

The win represents a significant achievement for Everton manager David Moyes, who has overseen a marked improvement in the team’s form since his January appointment. Everton’s improved defense proved crucial in securing the victory, preventing Forest from capitalizing on their home advantage and seven wins from their previous nine home games.

Forest’s defeat, their second consecutive loss, leaves them just four points ahead of fifth-placed Chelsea, adding pressure to their Champions League ambitions. Their remarkable turnaround from last season’s relegation battle to a potential Champions League spot now hangs in the balance. For Everton, the victory further solidifies their Premier League status, putting them 18 points clear of the relegation zone. The win also comes as a morale boost before Everton’s upcoming move to their new stadium.

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