🔗 Share this article Igor Jesus Scores Twice as Nottingham Forest Conclude Europa League Campaign with Victory over Hungarian Opponents Igor Jesus has now scored eleven strikes in every tournament for Nottingham Forest this season. Match Summary Forest were already through to the play-offs. Bence Otvos own goal gives hosts a opening period lead. Igor Jesus' fifth goal in Europe puts Forest in control. Striker adds a third with a sharp finish in the latter period. The midfielder rounds off a excellent display with a penalty. The Brazilian attacker found the net on two occasions as Nottingham Forest rounded off the group stage of the European competition with a comfortable triumph against Ferencvaros at the home stadium. Forest had already secured a place in the knockout round play-offs and entered this fixture with a slim possibility of reaching the top eight, even though they required other matches to go their way. Those results failed to materialize but this assured display will give the supporters confidence that their side can come through the home-and-away tie to advance to the round of sixteen. A Ferencvaros midfielder struck the upright with a header inside the first 10 minutes for the visitors – who are managed by ex-Premier League forward Robbie Keane – but it was dominantly the home side from then on. Forest broke the deadlock in the early stages when Ryan Yates' cross was deflected in by the defender and added a second shortly after – Jesus firing an effort in at the far post for his 10th goal of the season. Jesus' 11th arrived soon after the restart when he made a perfectly-timed run to break clear of the defence and then drive an effort beyond the shot-stopper. The third strike killed off the visitors' hopes of mounting a recovery and instead the hosts scored again when the impressive McAtee converted a spot-kick after a infringement by the unfortunate Otvos inside the penalty area on the winger. The Europa League qualifying round lottery is scheduled on Friday, 30 January (midday UK time), where Nottingham Forest could be drawn against either the Turkish side or Panathinaikos. "It's more than the scoreline, there was that feel about it. I want these players to do well as a unit, the whole squad," said Forest boss Sean Dyche. "This is another step, but it is a good step." Team Breakdown: Striker Shines as Recent Arrival Observes from Stands Jesus has been a revelation for Forest in European competition this term with half of his 11 goals coming in the tournament. This double also means he has got a trio of strikes in his previous two outings and the threat of competition for his place in attack could be spurring him on. Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca was last week signed on loan and he was watching this match from the stands. That may well have been on Jesus' mind as he was impressive against Ferencvaros, delivering two superb finishes and overall being a menace to the opposition backline with his speed and runs. Jesus was not the only one in catching the eye, with James McAtee producing his finest display in a Nottingham Forest shirt since signing from the champions last summer, while Dan Ndoye also impressed. Such positive showings will give the club some renewed optimism as they switch focus to pulling further away from the bottom three when they welcome their London rivals on Sunday. "All you can ask for is a response," continued the manager. "I've never questioned their commitment or their dedication or integrity. It is just go and show your ability. "McAtee was excellent and Dan Ndoye was incredibly lively. Igor got another couple and these are positive indicators." Star Performer #19 Igor Jesus Match rating: 9.1 Nottingham Forest Top Players #19: Rating 9.10 #24: Rating 8.8 #22: Average Rating 8.63 #6: Rating 8.01 N. Milenković: Rating 7.94 The Visitors Notable Players B. Yusuf: Rating 4.14 Júlio Romão: Rating 4.12 K. Zachariassen: Rating 4.09 After the opportunity to submit ratings has ended, the rating shown is the average from all the votes.