Forest back on track as Dyche lands immediate win at Porto in Europa League
Sean Dyche delivered an instant impact in his Forest bow.
Three days into the job, two training sessions, one victory.
Forest stunned Porto to kick start their Europa League campaign.
The home crowd roared, Forest are back, as the team seized control.
Morgan Gibbs-White converted a first half penalty.
Igor Jesus added a second from the spot after a VAR check.
Both goals came from penalties, with the officials tipping the balance in Forest’s favour.
Forest also kept a clean sheet, their first since April.
Owner Evangelos Marinakis watched from the directors box and applauded.
He had been seen leaving early after Postecoglou’s final game, but returned tonight to celebrate.
The atmosphere around Trent Bridge matched the relief around the club.
Dyche will hope this sets a steady course for the campaign.
TLDR
- Dyche makes an instant impact with a debut win.
- Morgan Gibbs-White and Igor Jesus score from penalties via VAR checks.
- Forest seal their first clean sheet since April and take momentum into the group stage.
Morgan Gibbs-White
Nottingham Forest