Chelsea wrapped up a hard-fought 1–0 victory away at Nottingham Forest thanks to Levi Colwill’s composed finish early in the second half, continuing their strong end to the Premier League campaign, Softfootball reports.
After a quiet first half in which both teams cancelled each other out, Chelsea emerged sharper after the break. The decisive moment arrived in the 50th minute when Pedro Neto delivered a perfectly weighted cross for Colwill, who timed his run and drilled the ball into the bottom corner.
Forest pushed back with renewed energy, forcing Robert Sánchez into action as Chris Wood and Anthony Elanga threatened, but their finishing lacked precision. Chelsea absorbed pressure well, with Tosin Adarabioyo and Marc Cucurella anchoring a solid defensive line.
Both sides saw a wave of second-half substitutions, including Romeo Lavia and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for Chelsea, while Forest turned to Callum Hudson-Odoi and Jota Silva in search of an equaliser. The match grew more physical, with yellow cards to Moisés Caicedo, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Ola Aina reflecting the intensity.
Chelsea held firm through nine minutes of added time to claim all three points, strengthening their Premier League position and showcasing Maresca’s improving defensive structure.
