🔗 Share this article Igor Jesus Scores Twice as Nottingham Forest Round Off European Campaign with Win over Hungarian Opponents Igor Jesus has now scored eleven strikes in all competitions for Nottingham Forest this campaign. Match Summary Forest were already through to the knockout round. A Ferencvaros defender deflection gives Nottingham Forest a first-half lead. Igor Jesus' fifth goal in Europe puts Forest in command. Forward adds a third with a sharp finish in the latter period. The midfielder caps a great performance with a penalty. Igor Jesus scored twice as Nottingham Forest rounded off the group stage of the Europa League with a convincing win against their Hungarian visitors at the home stadium. Forest had previously guaranteed a place in the next qualifying round and entered this game with a slim possibility of making the league's elite, although they required other matches to fall in their favor. That did not happen but this confident display will give Forest fans confidence that their team can come through the two-legged play-off to reach the last 16. A Ferencvaros midfielder did hit the post with a header inside the opening stages for the away team – coached by ex-Premier League forward Robbie Keane – but it was all Forest from then on. They broke the deadlock in the 17th minute when Ryan Yates' cross was deflected in by Bence Otvos and added a second four minutes later – Jesus squeezing a shot in at the far post for his tenth strike of the season. Jesus' eleventh goal arrived early in the second half when he made a perfectly-timed run to escape the defence and then place a shot past the goalkeeper. That goal ended the visitors' hopes of mounting a recovery and instead the hosts scored again when the impressive McAtee scored from a spot-kick after a foul by the hapless Otvos inside the box on the winger. The Europa League qualifying round draw takes place on the final Friday of January (12:00 GMT), where Nottingham Forest could be drawn against either Fenerbahce or the Greek club. "It's more than the result, there was that feel about it. I want these guys to do collectively well, the entire team," said Forest boss Sean Dyche. "That was another stride forward, but it is a good one." Forest Analysis: Striker Shines as New Signing Observes from Stands Jesus has been a standout performer for Nottingham Forest in Europe this term with six of his eleven strikes coming in the Europa League. His brace also means he has scored a trio of strikes in his last two games and the threat of competition for his position in the forward line could be providing motivation. Italian forward Lorenzo Lucca was recently brought in temporarily and he was observing this game from the directors' box. This development may well have been on the striker's thoughts as he was outstanding against the opposition, delivering two excellent finishes and overall being a constant threat to the opposition backline with his speed and runs. Jesus was not the only one in impressing, with McAtee producing his best performance in a Nottingham Forest shirt since signing from the champions last summer, while Dan Ndoye also performed well. These encouraging performances will give the club some renewed optimism as they turn their attention to pulling further away from the Premier League relegation zone when they host Crystal Palace on Sunday. "All you can ask for is a response," continued Dyche. "I have always trusted their work ethic or their dedication or honesty. It is just about displaying your quality. "James was very good and Dan Ndoye was incredibly lively. Igor got another two and these are positive indicators." Star Performer #19 The Striker Average rating: 9.1 Forest Top Players Igor Jesus: Average Rating 9.10 #24: Rating 8.75 R. Yates: Rating 8.63 #6: Average Rating 8.0 N. Milenković: Average Rating 7.94 Ferencváros Notable Players B. Yusuf: Average Rating 4.1 Júlio Romão: Average Rating 4.12 #16: Rating 4.09 Once the chance to submit ratings has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the votes.