This Premier League 2 encounter on December 1st saw West Ham United U21 clash with Nottingham Forest U21. The match ended 3-1 in favour of West Ham U21, showcasing their more decisive play and higher clinical efficiency in front of the goal.

Although the total corner kicks did not differ vastly (West Ham U21 had 4 corner kicks, Nottingham Forest U21 had 1), West Ham U21 clearly utilized their opportunities more judiciously as evidenced by their superior goal tally. The minimal number of offsides with West Ham U21 recording only one and Nottingham Forest U21 not having any, suggested a composed and disciplined front line from both sides.

Conversely, where Nottingham Forest U21 lacked was in their discipline in the other areas of the game. The team picked up two yellow cards, one in the mere second minute of the game and another in the 38th minute indicating potential defensive desperation that led to a breakdown in their game plan early in the match. In comparison, West Ham U21 only picked up a single yellow card in the 32nd minute.

The critical moments of this match came in the span of just over a minute towards the end of the first half. West Ham U21 netted two goals within this short space of time (29th and 30th minute) showcasing a rapid-fire attacking display that left Nottingham Forest U21 shell-shocked. This swift scoring spree not only gave West Ham U21 a solid 2-0 lead going into the second half but also seemed to severely impact Nottingham Forest U21's morale and their defensive resilience.

In the second half, West Ham U21 cemented their victory with a third goal in the 77th minute. Nottingham Forest U21 managed to pull one back in the 86th minute but it was too late to alter the final outcome.

In conclusion, West Ham United U21's superior goal scoring efficiency, in combination with their better match discipline, proved the key factors in securing their victory in this encounter. For Nottingham Forest U21, despite their clean offside record, their defensive frailties and discipline issues, particularly the early yellow card, proved costly, hampering their chances of getting a positive result from this game.

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