Ola Aina Nottingham Forest Europa League win reaction as defender reflects on difficult victory over Porto to reach the semi-finals

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has admitted his side made life difficult for themselves despite securing qualification to the UEFA Europa League semi-finals following a narrow victory over FC Porto at the City Ground on Thursday night.

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Ola Aina Reflects on Nottingham Forest Europa League win reaction came after Morgan Gibbs-White’s early strike in the 12th minute proved decisive in a tightly contested encounter that saw Forest progress to the last four of the competition.

Forest advanced on aggregate after a 2-1 overall result, booking a semi-final showdown with Aston Villa in what promises to be a fiercely competitive all-English tie.

Porto were reduced to 10 men early in the match following a red card for Jan Bednarek, a setback that shaped the flow of the game but did not prevent Forest from enduring sustained pressure.

Despite the advantage, Aina acknowledged that Forest struggled to fully control proceedings, conceding that the team had not made the game straightforward for themselves.

“We never made it easy for ourselves, but I cannot complain. We’re into the semi-finals of the Europa League, so I’m happy with it,” he told Forest TV.

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The result marks a significant milestone in Nottingham Forest’s European campaign, with the club now just one step away from a potential final appearance.