Brighton and Nottingham Forest played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Amex in the Premier League on Sunday.
It was an end-to-end affair, with Forest taking the lead through a Chris Wood penalty early on.
The hosts turned the deficit around thanks to goals from Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck before half-time, but Ramon Sosa brought it back to 2-2.
There was late drama as Morgan Gibbs-White was sent off as well as both managers, but the spoils were shared in the end.
Read on to discover how things unfolded on the South Coast.
Brighton and Nott’m Forest share the points to maintain their unbeaten starts 👊#BHANFO pic.twitter.com/eOuD1e1i4D
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How it happened
This fast-paced match began with Nottingham Forest seizing an early advantage.
In the 13th minute, Chris Wood cooly converted a penalty, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way after Baleba’s foul on Callum Hudson-Odoi inside the box.
The spot-kick put Forest 1-0 up, and for much of the first half, they looked comfortable.
Brighton struggled to create clear chances for most of the opening 45 minutes but managed to get back on level terms in the 42nd minute.
Jan Paul van Hecke’s excellent cross from the right found Jack Hinshelwood, who rose above the Forest defence to head home, bringing the hosts level.
Just minutes later, Brighton completed a remarkable turnaround.
WELBZ SCORES A STUNNING FREE-KICK! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/RJENG8ANgH
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Danny Welbeck, continuing his fine form this season, scored from a clever free-kick after Aina fouled Mitoma on the edge of the box.
Welbeck’s strike left Forest keeper Sels flat-footed as Brighton went in at half-time 2-1 up.
The second half saw Forest searching for an equaliser, and their persistence paid off in the 70th minute.
A fantastic pass from Morgan Gibbs-White sent Jota Silva clear, who then squared the ball for Ramon Sosa to tap home.
The equalizer certainly set up a tense finish to the match.
The visitors’ point looked under threat when Morgan Gibbs-White was shown a second yellow card for a foul on Pedro in the 83rd minute, reducing Forest to 10 men.
82′: Morgan Gibbs-White is shown a red card for a terrible tackle on Joao as the Brazilian looked to break clear. 🟥
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The drama didn’t end there, as both Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo and Brighton’s Hurzeler were sent off for their reactions during the ensuing chaos.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Forest held firm in the final minutes, keeping Brighton at bay and securing a valuable point.
It means both teams continued their unbeaten starts to the season, and this hard-fought draw leaves them level on points, with Brighton sitting in seventh and Forest just behind on goal difference.
Looking ahead, both teams have tricky fixtures next weekend.
Forest will host Fulham, while Brighton travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea.
