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Wood punishes Digne blunder as Forest earn Europa semi-final lead
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Wood punishes Digne blunder as Forest earn Europa semi-final lead

ARY News · May 1, 2026, 1:13 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Add ARY News on Google Nottingham Forest seized the advantage in their Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa as Chris Wood’s penalty sealed a 1-0 win in the first leg on Thursday.
  • Wood netted from the spot in the second half after a needless handball by Villa defender Lucas Digne in the all-English clash at the City Ground.
  • The New Zealand striker’s fifth goal of an injury-plagued season moved Forest within touching distance of their first European final since 1980.

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Add ARY News on Google Nottingham Forest seized the advantage in their Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa as Chris Wood’s penalty sealed a 1-0 win in the first leg on Thursday.

Wood netted from the spot in the second half after a needless handball by Villa defender Lucas Digne in the all-English clash at the City Ground.

The New Zealand striker’s fifth goal of an injury-plagued season moved Forest within touching distance of their first European final since 1980.

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