Nottingham Forest - Porto

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. VAR calls may have been correct but I very much doubt the 2nd pen is awarded in the PL.

I'd say it's given every single time, kicked out once, then a 2nd time to make sure was crazy from the defender as stone wall as you'll ever see.

Given against us every time, just not given for us.

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Absolutely ecstatic after that.

Couldn’t have asked for much more.

This thread is surprisingly quiet!!

Terrible signal at the CG...  :Funny:

Good performance that, listened to talk sport on way back callers were saying what I've read on here, it's like getting the team back. It's what they know, what they're good at and with the crowd backing them full tilt. Some excellent celebrations for winning throw ins was a sign this team were up for it last night and fed off the crowd. 

Of course there are minor irritations, Zincenko was defensively poor and I'm surprised Dyche on cked him over Savona who had a good game. Savona is tidy on the ball tbf to him, can get out of a tight spot when required and of course win the pen. Did look a clumsy dive to me and those around me but it's probably cos he's a lanky guy, haven't actually seen it yet. I do hope he gets a run in team now. 

Ndoye is so weak at times and you do have to remind yourself he's not Elanga when he doesn't beat his man for pace. A really poor ball when clean through 2nd half, however the last 15 he dug in and battled and was bloody good. Maybe just taking time to settle. Talking of clean through, obviously CHO missed a huge chance. 

Little bits those, ultimately our first clean sheet in 20 odd games and a huge win against a proper team with European pedigree. Great start for Dyche, the next game is a big test to see if they can match that intensity away from home.

I thought NDoye was fantastic personally, had their full back on toast numerous times, I don’t think his crossing was bad, just that they defended well and were good at getting bodies back to block crosses (the options in the box at times were limited). 

He also puts himself about a fair bit. 

I do hope fans give him a fair crack, he’s a decent player.

I thought he played well too, against a team that does not give up many chances.

Agreed, it’s too simplistic to say his crossing was poor. 

They were doing drills pre-match to get bodies in a line and block crosses and did it really effectively.