Nottingham, England — FC Midtjylland silenced The City Ground with a late winner to claim all three points in UEFA Europa League play, leaving Nottingham Forest without reward despite playing on home turf.
The match remained goalless through the majority of proceedings before Cho Gue-Sung broke the deadlock in the 80th minute, giving the Danish visitors a lead they would not relinquish. Forest were unable to find an equalizer in the closing stages, and FC Midtjylland held firm to secure a hard-earned European away victory.
GOALS:- 80' Cho Gue-Sung - FC Midtjylland
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Nottingham Forest: Elliot Anderson - Involved in Forest's attacking play- FC Midtjylland: Cho Gue-Sung - Match-winning goal in the 80th minute
KEY STAT: Cho Gue-Sung's 80th-minute strike was the only goal of the match, with FC Midtjylland converting their opportunity to earn a crucial away win in UEFA Europa League competition.