Nottingham Forest recorded a massive 2-0 win in their bid for automatic promotion at the weekend, defeating Leeds United by two goals to nil at the City Ground.
The Reds secured an invaluable victory over their automatic promotion rivals in what was a fiery, electric atmosphere on Trentside.
Sabri Lamouchi's side broke the deadlock after 30 minutes - Sammy Ameobi driving into the box and firing a powerful shot below Kiko Casilla, with the Spaniard surely feeling that he could have done more.
Leeds did proceed to dominate possession as plenty expected they would do, but Forest defended superbly well and hit their opponents with a late counter attack in stoppage time.
Joe Lolley dispossessed Jack Harrison on the halfway line, bearing down on goal before squaring to Tyler Walker who tapped home into an empty net.
It was a memorable win for Forest, who now sit one point off the automatic promotion places. After the game, homegrown star Joe Worrall took to
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Next up, Forest face Charlton at the City Ground in what will be another massive game for the Reds in their push for automatic promotion.
The Verdict
What a win that was for Forest, they really do turn up when it matters and always rise to the big occasion.
The play-offs looks almost guaranteed for the Reds, but that victory over Leeds really puts them in the race for automatic promotion to the Premier League.
Sabri Lamouchi's side managed the game so, so well, and he will be delighted with his side's character and defensive work in particular.