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Nottingham Forest Ratings - 9/10 Star Shines Amid Mixed Marks vs Porto
Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Porto in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final in Portugal, leaving the tie finely poised for next week's return fixture at the City Ground.
William Gomes tapped in at the far post to give Porto the lead after 11 minutes, but Forest equalized two minutes later through an own goal from Martim Fernandes.
VAR ruled out a goal by Jesus for a foul on Diogo Costa, while top scorer Chris Wood returned for the first time in six months following knee surgery.
Goalkeeper Ortega made crucial saves to keep Porto at bay, while defenders Murillo and Abbott dealt with sustained pressure and midfielder Yates covered significant ground throughout.
Both sides prepare for next week's deciding second leg at the City Ground in the Europa League quarter-final, with the level scoreline leaving the tie wide open.