Nike Academy – Take on Forest and triumph

The Nike Academy’s latest challenge was a tough match-up against Nottingham Forest’s U17 squad. The players were ready but the proof would be on the pitch. And with the recent Brighton draw still fresh in their mind – nothing less than a win would satisfy.

From the start it was clear the Academy were hungry, applying pressure and forcing their way into Forest’s area. A deadly combination of clever touches and inspired teamwork, gave the boys a 4-0 lead going into half time, with David Knight, Lee Brennan and Kyle Fraser-Allen getting on the scoresheet. Forest fought back in the second half to make it 4-1, but an impressive long-range effort from Dubi Ogbonna put the game out of reach and gave the Academy a well earned 5-1 victory.

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