Enciso equaliser earns Ipswich draw as Forest rue missed chances

Julio Enciso's first-half equaliser earned Ipswich a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest on Friday, leaving the visitors to regret chances they failed to convert in wet and windy conditions. The Guardian reported that Forest produced the clearer opportunities but could not find a winner, taking their Premier League return to six points from eight matches, with only one victory.

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Forest began the game as the division's lowest scorers but moved ahead through Neco Williams. Daniel Muñoz delivered a looping cross following an overlap, and Williams arrived unmarked to beat Christian Walton with a low finish. Ipswich subsequently threatened through Jaden Philogene and Enciso, both of whom forced saves from Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels as the home side sought a response.

The equaliser followed a sequence of Forest errors. Jair Cunha advanced but lost the ball, before Dara O'Shea sent a clearance forward. Nikola Milenkovic failed to deal effectively with it, and his weak back-pass gave Enciso the opportunity to finish. That left the sides level at the interval, with neither able to add another goal during the second half.

A challenge by Ipswich defender Issa Diop on James McAtee also became a point of contention. The Guardian reported that the video-assistant assessment considered McAtee to have lost possession with a heavy touch before the collision. Forest manager Oliver Glasner believed the incident warranted a red card, while Ipswich manager Gary O'Neil supported the decision. Diop also pointed to Leif Davis being available to cover.

Forest continued to create openings without making them count. Murillo missed a free header from a corner during a spell of second-half pressure, while Callum Hudson-Odoi dragged an effort beyond the far post as eight minutes of added time were being announced. Ipswich held on, with their defending and Forest's finishing ensuring the first-half goals remained decisive.

Glasner said the result did not reflect his side's performance, while maintaining that he saw togetherness and an improving spirit within the group. O'Neil acknowledged that Ipswich had not used the ball well enough, but credited their ability to find another way to earn a point. His assessment reflected a match in which Ipswich had to withstand pressure rather than control possession and chances.