Taiwo Awoniyi delivered a clinical late strike to cap a dominant performance as Nottingham Forest stunned Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 in the Premier League.
The Nigerian forward came off the bench to seal an emphatic away win, piling fresh misery on Spurs.
Taiwo Awoniyi delivers late strike as Forest crush Tottenham
Awoniyi needed just 18 minutes after coming on to make his mark, calmly finishing to wrap up a well-earned victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
It was his second goal of the season, underlining his impact despite limited minutes.
The 28-year-old has struggled for regular starts this campaign, featuring sparingly, but once again proved decisive when called upon.
Forest were already in control before Awoniyi’s moment. Igor Jesus broke the deadlock just before halftime with a powerful header, giving the visitors momentum heading into the break.
Forest sink Tottenham deep into crisis as Igor Tudor faces more pressure
Morgan Gibbs-White doubled Forest’s lead in the second half, finishing off a slick move orchestrated by Callum Hudson-Odoi. From that point, Tottenham looked short of answers.
Despite flashes of threat, including a Richarlison header, Spurs failed to convert their chances.
Their frustration boiled over as Awoniyi’s late goal triggered boos and an early exit from home fans.
The defeat marks Tottenham’s fourth consecutive loss to Forest and intensifies the pressure on manager Igor Tudor, with relegation concerns now creeping closer.