In the Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United held at the City Ground, Newcastle United emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, thanks to a sterling performance by Alexander Isak.

Nottingham Forest kicked off the match aggressively with Emmanuel Dennis netting home the ball in the first half at 00:25:29. However, Newcastle United worked diligently and they managed to equalize near the end of the first half with Alexander Isak's goal assisted by Joe Willock. The second half saw Alexander Isak converting a penalty into a goal at 01:32:52 which turned out to be the decisive one, ending the game with a score of 2-1 in favor of Newcastle United.

Newcastle United had a total of 4 shots on goal, compared to Nottingham Forest's 3. Yet, the dominance of Newcastle United was more evident in their 11 off-target shots compare to Nottingham Forest's mere 2. Newcastle United also outperformed Nottingham Forest in corner kicks, leading with a total of 7 to 3.

In terms of discipline, Nottingham Forest seemed to have struggled compared to their rivals, receiving 5 yellow cards with Emmanuel Dennis, Morgan Gibbs-White, Jonjo Shelvey, Keylor Navas, and Renan Lodi all getting booked. Newcastle United, on the other hand, only had one player, Daniel Johnson Burn, receiving a yellow card.

Nottingham Forest also committed significantly more fouls than Newcastle United with a total of 17 against 9. This could indicate a less controlled game from their side, which in part could have contributed to their loss.

On the offsides front, both teams were at equal footing with one offside call each.

In conclusion, this match showcased an impressive performance from Newcastle United, who managed to turn around a deficit and eventually win the match. The specific defining moments, without a doubt, were the contribution of Alexander Isak, who scored both goals for Newcastle United. The difference in discipline also showcased Nottingham Forest's struggle, possibly attributing to their loss. As for Nottingham Forest, adjustments in precision and discipline may be necessary going forward.

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