Nottingham Forest suffered a 0-2 home defeat to Brighton, ending their five-game unbeaten run and suffering their first loss in November.

However, Nottingham manager Sean Dyche said after the match that although the result was disappointing, the team’s reaction and enthusiasm in the second half deserved recognition.

Nottingham Forest started poorly, displaying a chaotic rhythm and poor ball control for the first 20 minutes. Dyche admitted that the team was completely out of sorts. However, he pointed out that the players still showed fighting spirit on the defensive end, making several brave saves, which was especially important when the team was not performing well.

Starting in the 20th minute, Nottingham Forest gradually found their rhythm, but conceded the first goal due to a simple long pass defensive error. Dyche believed the goal was very soft, stemming from a failure to maintain compactness in overall movement. He admitted this was particularly frustrating, as the team was gradually taking control of the game at that point.

After the halftime adjustments, the team created numerous threats on the flanks. The entire team displayed a clear desire to win in the second half, receiving continued support from the fans. However, another defensive error led to a second goal conceded, thwarting the team's comeback momentum.

Despite the loss, Dyche gave positive feedback on the team's overall attitude and response. He said, "Beyond the score, we have a lot to be proud of. The quality, rhythm, and overall effort we showed in the second half are exactly what we wanted."

“The various metrics of the game performance are there. The details of the game are very important. We didn’t do well on one end, but we almost did well on the other end.”

This defeat was regrettable, but Nottingham Forest's performance in the second half may provide encouragement for the upcoming matches. The team needs to continue improving in the details to avoid repeating the same problems.