Forest denied a winning return to European football
Real Betis 2 - 2 Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest were denied a winning start to their Europa League campaign as Antony struck an 85th-minute equaliser for Real Betis. Author | Kieran M Stadium | Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla Forest players celebrate Forest, playing in continental competition for the first time in 29 years, endured a difficult start when Cedric Bakambu fired the hosts ahead on 15 minutes. The visitors responded quickly, though, with Igor Jesus levelling from close range four minutes later after fine work from captain Morgan Gibbs-White . The Brazilian forward, a £10m summer signing from Botafogo , put Forest in front in the 23rd minute with a well-placed header from Douglas Luiz ’s corner. He almost had a hat-trick soon after, his effort blocked following an enterprising run from Elliot Anderson , who impressed throughout in midfield. Callum Hudson-Odoi also struck the post as Forest pushed for a decisive third. They were ultimately denied victory when former Manch...