First-half goals from Elliot Anderson and Chris Wood were enough to get Nuno Espirito Santo\u2019s side back to winning ways, following two consecutive defeats, despite the hosts dominating for large periods at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forest raced into a 2-0 lead within the first 20 minutes in North London. Anderson\u2019s deflected strike opened the scoring, while Wood\u2019s 19th league goal of the season doubled Forest\u2019s lead in the 16th minute.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Spurs made their second-half dominance count, with Richarlison halving the deficit three minutes from time, but it proved too late, Premier League reports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The home side struggled to create any further clear chances with Nuno\u2019s side looking to catch Spurs on the counter in the final moments before the final whistle sounded and Forest had their points.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forest leapfrog Newcastle United, Manchester City and Chelsea to boost their own UEFA Champions League qualification hopes, while Ange Postecoglou\u2019s side remain 16th.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It's disappointing. Another disappointing loss. A loss that for large parts was self-inflicted. We conceded two poor goals and gave ourselves a mountain to climb. I still think we didn't deserve to lose on the balance of play,\" Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forest return to third in the Premier League ahead of next weekend\u2019s Emirates FA Cup semifinal against Manchester City.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I think it was a big improvement. I think we reacted well from the previous game. There was a clear intention to bounce back and the boys did well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forest return to third in the Premier League ahead of next weekend\u2019s Emirates FA Cup semifinal against Manchester City.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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