Pereira hails Nottingham Forest star and his team’s ‘spirit’ after beating Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira praised striker Chris Wood and his team's spirit following a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final. Wood scored the decisive goal from a penalty after a handball by Lucas Digne, marking a significant impact since his return from a knee injury. Pereira emphasized the team's collective determination and readiness to compete in the second leg.
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