🔗 Share this article Forest's Striker Fires a Brace as Nottingham Forest Conclude Europa League Campaign with Win over Hungarian Opponents Igor Jesus has now scored 11 goals in every tournament for the club this campaign. At a Glance The home side were previously qualified to the play-offs. Bence Otvos deflection gives Nottingham Forest a opening period lead. The striker's fifth goal in Europe puts Forest in control. Striker adds a third 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 rounded off the league phase of the European competition with a comfortable triumph against their Hungarian visitors at the home stadium. The hosts had previously guaranteed a place in the next qualifying round and entered this game with a small chance of making the top eight, even though they required other matches to fall in their favor. Those results failed to materialize but this assured performance will give the supporters belief that their team can navigate the two-legged play-off to reach the round of sixteen. Kristoffer Zachariassen did hit the upright with a header inside the opening stages for the away team – who are managed by ex-Premier League forward Robbie Keane – but it was dominantly the home side from then on. They broke the deadlock in the 17th minute when Ryan Yates' cross was turned into his own net by the defender and doubled the lead shortly after – Jesus firing an effort in at the far post for his tenth strike of the season. Jesus' 11th arrived early in the second half when he timed a run perfectly to break clear of the defence and then drive an effort beyond the shot-stopper. That goal ended Ferencvaros' aspirations of making a comeback and instead Forest scored again when the impressive James McAtee scored from a penalty after a foul by the hapless Otvos inside the box on the winger. The Europa League qualifying round draw is scheduled on the final Friday of January (midday UK time), where Nottingham Forest could be drawn against either Fenerbahce or the Greek club. "It is not just the result, there was that atmosphere about it. I want these players to do well as a unit, the whole squad," said Forest boss Sean Dyche. "This is another step, but it is a good one." Forest Analysis: Striker Shines as New Signing Watches On Igor Jesus has been a revelation for Forest in Europe this term with half of his eleven strikes scored in the tournament. His brace also means he has scored a trio of strikes in his previous two outings and the prospect of a challenge for his position in attack could be providing motivation. Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca was last week signed on loan and he was watching this game from the directors' box. This development may well have been on Jesus' mind as he was impressive against the opposition, producing two superb goals and generally being a constant threat to the visitors' defence with his speed and runs. Jesus was not the only one in catching the eye, with James McAtee producing his best performance in a Nottingham Forest shirt since joining from the champions in the previous transfer window, while Dan Ndoye also performed well. Such positive showings will give Forest some fresh hope as they switch focus to pulling further away from the Premier League relegation zone when they host Crystal Palace on the weekend. "The minimum requirement is a reaction," added the manager. "I have always trusted their commitment or their loyalty or integrity. It is just go and show your quality. "McAtee was very good and Dan Ndoye was incredibly lively. Jesus got another couple and these are good signs." Player of the Match Number: 19 The Striker Match rating: 9.1 Nottingham Forest Key Performers Igor Jesus: Average Rating 9.1 #24: Average Rating 8.75 #22: Rating 8.6 I. Sangaré: Average Rating 8.0 N. Milenković: Rating 7.9 The Visitors Notable Players B. Yusuf: Average Rating 4.1 #66: Average Rating 4.1 #16: Average Rating 4.09 Once the chance to submit ratings has ended, the rating shown is the mean from all the submissions.