🔗 Share this article Forest's Striker Fires Twice as Nottingham Forest Conclude European Campaign with Victory over Ferencvaros Igor Jesus has now scored 11 goals in all competitions for the club this season. At a Glance The home side were already through to the knockout round. A Ferencvaros defender own goal gives hosts a opening period lead. The striker's fifth goal in Europe puts the team in command. Striker nets again with a clinical effort in the second half. The midfielder rounds off a excellent performance with a spot-kick. Igor Jesus scored twice as the Premier League side concluded the league phase of the Europa League with a comfortable triumph against Ferencvaros at the City Ground. Forest had previously guaranteed a berth in the knockout round play-offs and went into this fixture with a slim possibility of reaching the top eight, although they needed other matches to go their way. That did not happen but this assured display will give Forest fans confidence that their team can navigate the home-and-away tie to reach the round of sixteen. A Ferencvaros midfielder did hit the upright with a header inside the first 10 minutes for the away team – coached by ex-Premier League forward Robbie Keane – but it was all Forest from that point forward. Forest broke the deadlock in the 17th minute when Ryan Yates' cross was deflected in by the defender and added a second shortly after – the striker squeezing a shot in at the far post for his tenth strike of the campaign. Jesus' eleventh goal arrived early in the second half when he made a perfectly-timed run to escape the backline and then place a shot beyond the goalkeeper. The third strike ended Ferencvaros' hopes of making a comeback and instead the hosts added a fourth when the excellent McAtee scored from a penalty after a foul by the hapless Otvos inside the penalty area on Dan Ndoye. The Europa League qualifying round draw takes place on the final Friday of January (midday UK time), where Nottingham Forest might face either the Turkish side or Panathinaikos. "It is not just the scoreline, there was that atmosphere about it. I want these guys to do well as a unit, the whole squad," said manager Sean Dyche. "This is another stride forward, but it is a positive one." Team Breakdown: Striker Shines as New Signing Observes from Stands Jesus has been a revelation for Nottingham Forest in European competition this season with six of his 11 goals coming in the Europa League. His brace also means he has got a trio of strikes in his previous two outings and the threat of a challenge for his place in attack could be spurring him on. Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca was last week brought in temporarily and he was observing this match from the directors' box. That may well have been on Jesus' mind as he was impressive against the opposition, producing two superb goals and generally being a menace to the visitors' defence with his speed and runs. Jesus was not the only one in impressing, with McAtee producing his best performance in a Forest jersey since joining from Manchester City last summer, while Dan Ndoye also impressed. These encouraging performances will give Forest some renewed optimism as they turn their attention to pulling further away from the Premier League relegation zone when they host their London rivals on the weekend. "All you can ask for is a response," continued the manager. "I've never questioned their commitment or their loyalty or honesty. It is just about displaying your ability. "James was very good and Dan Ndoye was incredibly lively. Igor got another two and these are good signs." Player of the Match #19 The Striker Average rating: 9.1 Forest Key Performers Igor Jesus: Rating 9.1 #24: Rating 8.8 R. Yates: Rating 8.6 #6: Rating 8.01 #31: Average Rating 7.9 Ferencváros Ratings B. Yusuf: Average Rating 4.1 #66: Rating 4.1 K. Zachariassen: Average Rating 4.1 Once the chance to rate players has ended, the rating displayed is the mean from all the submissions.