Leeds United Edges Nottingham Forest 1-0 in Opener

On Saturday, Leeds United achieved a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in their Premier League season opener at the City Ground. The decisive moment came in the 88th minute when Anton Stach scored a remarkable free-kick, curling the ball past Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels.

Stach earned the free-kick after being fouled by Nikola Milenkovic near the penalty area. Despite Sels getting a hand to the ball, it found the bottom corner, securing all three points for Leeds.

This match was particularly significant for Oliver Glasner, as it was his first competitive match in charge of Nottingham Forest following a tumultuous period for the club, which had seen multiple managerial changes within a year. Throughout the match, Leeds appeared more threatening, with Harry Wilson's early goal being disallowed for offside.

Nottingham Forest had opportunities to score, including a header from Milenkovic that hit the post, but they struggled to convert possession into clear chances.