Nottingham Forest were denied a home win by a late Palace equaliser, with Crystal Palace’s Yéremy Pino sealing a 2‑1 victory that left Forest manager Oliver Glasner in a difficult position. The match, played at the City Ground on Saturday, saw Palace’s Dan Ndoye score early, but Forest’s goalkeeper Walter Benítez kept them in the game until the 68th minute when Daichi Kamada, who had joined the club on a free transfer, levelled the score. A minute later Pino finished off the comeback, prompting Palace supporters to chant “You’re getting sacked in the morning” at Glasner.
The game began with a chaotic first half that saw Forest’s defense struggle against Palace’s attacking play. Ndoye opened the scoring in the third minute after a weak header from Anan Khalaili allowed him to beat Benítez. Forest’s midfielder Jefferson Lerma then created a chance from a corner just before half‑time, but the goal was missed and Palace’s goalkeeper made a crucial double save to deny a close‑range shot from Liam Delap. The half‑time break left Palace 1‑0 up, but Forest’s resolve was evident as they pressed for an equaliser.
In the second half, Forest’s pressure paid off when Kamada, who had previously helped Glasner win the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt, netted a quick goal from inside the six‑yard area after a deflected pass from Jørgen Strand Larsen. The goal sparked a brief surge from Forest, but Palace’s set‑piece vulnerability was exposed again when Lerma headed a corner for a goal just before the 70th minute. The equaliser was a result of a deflected pass from Quinten Timber that found Kamada, who calmly slotted the ball past Benítez.
Pino’s late strike was the decisive moment. After a corner from the left, the ball ricocheted off the post and Pino, who had already been involved in the build‑up, converted the rebound to give Palace a 2‑1 lead. The goal was celebrated with chants aimed at Glasner, reflecting the lingering resentment among Forest supporters towards the former manager’s move to Palace. The match also highlighted Forest’s ongoing struggles with set‑piece defence, a weakness that Palace exploited on two occasions.
The result leaves Forest in a precarious position in the Premier League standings, while Palace’s victory marks their first home win under manager Patrick Sage since taking over from Glasner in the summer. With the season progressing, both clubs will look to address their defensive frailties and maintain momentum as they head into the next round of fixtures.