Nottingham Forest 1-1 Wolves highlights and reaction

With plenty riding on the game, there was a terrific show of support when Steve Cooper emerged from the tunnel before kick-off. And after a positive start, his team got their just rewards shortly before the break.

Injuries had an impact on Cooper's team selection, but those who got the nod looked up for the challenge early on. Brennan Johnson and Danilo both tried their luck in the opening 15 minutes, with the former drawing a save from Jose Sa.

Wolves did look a threat, though. The bar came to Forest's rescue before the half-hour, when Moussa Niakhate was spared an own goal after flicking on a cross, while Neco Williams and Keylor Navas combined to thwart Matheus Nunes.

The breakthrough came with 38 minutes played. Morgan Gibbs-White and Danilo combined to play in Johnson, who finished from a tight angle. And the Wales international felt he should have had the opportunity to make it 2-0 a couple of minutes later, arguing he was pulled back by Toti.

It was the visitors' turn to protest for a penalty after the break, arguing Adama Traore was fouled by Felipe. With nothing given, it led to scuffles on the touchline which saw assistant managers Alan Tate and Pablo Sanz sent off.

Forest had their chances in the second half. But they were made to pay for not taking them as Daniel Podence equalised with seven minutes to go.

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Full-time

That's that. A kick in the gut as Forest held, 1-1

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Subs

Kouyate and Awoniyi on for Danilo and Mangala

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77mins

Crowd doing their best to help Forest get over the line

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75mins

Danilo curls another one off target after a decent bit of pressure

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69mins

Another good counter from Forest, but this one ends with a shot which goes well wide from Danilo. Really need that second goal, for my blood pressure as much as anything else

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Sub

Worrall on for Dennis. A change in shape as Forest try to keep a clean sheet

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CHANCE

Another terrific run by Dennis. Should have passed to MGW but went for the shot, which was blocked. Johnson then fired wide with the follow-up

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59mins

Show saved as MGW shoots from range after a great run by Dennis. Henderson, who is watching on, was running down the touchline with him, urging him on

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Red cards

Came as Wolves felt they should have had a penalty for Felipe on Traore. Both assistant managers dismissed

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RED CARDS

For Alan Tate and one of the Wolves staff

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Scuffles

Among the coaching staff

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Crikey

All kicking off, on and off the pitch

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49mins

Free-kick to Wolves early on as Toffolo is booked. Forest just about get it away

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Deep breaths

Big second half up and running

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Half-time

Huge roar. Forest go in 1-0 up

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45mins

Dennis with an acrobatic attempt after Felipe flicked on a ball in. Over the bar but would have been spectacular if it had gone in

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39MINS

Big few minutes. Johnson scores after good work by MGW and Danilo. Johnson then goes down under the challenge of Toti. No pen

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1-0

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CHANCE

Dennis forces a save after being played in by MGW. Didn't get a lot of power behind it, but still a decent stop

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34mins

Forest unable to make the most of the free-kick

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33mins

Now a free-kick to Forest after Williams burst forward and was bundled off the ball

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32mins

Well caught by Navas

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31mins

Free-kick to Wolves, who are having a bit of a spell after a positive Forest start