Match Summary

SK Sturm Graz – Nottingham Forest: 0–0
Neither side could break the deadlock at the Merkur Arena, as Sturm Graz and Nottingham Forest shared the spoils in a tense goalless draw. Nottingham had the better chances, including a missed penalty by Morgan Gibbs-White in the first half. Despite Forest's 56% possession and nine total shots, only one tested the keeper. Sturm Graz, with just three shots in total, struggled to create, but held firm defensively to earn a point.

Man of the Match

Key player: Goalkeeper (Nottingham Forest)
An iron curtain performance between the sticks helped Nottingham Forest preserve a hard-earned clean sheet in Graz.
Faced with two shots on target, the keeper was alert and assured — notably denying efforts from Kiteishvili and Horvat.
His penalty save against Morgan Gibbs-White (in this case, execution failure or opposition error aside) added weight to a frustrating night for Sturm Graz.
It was a resolute display that ensured Forest came away with a point on the road.

Conclusion

This was a hard-fought match with few clear chances, where defensive discipline prevailed on both sides. Nottingham Forest may rue the missed penalty, but can be satisfied with a clean sheet and a point away from home.