🔗 Share this article Igor Jesus Fires Twice as The Reds Round Off Europa League Campaign with Victory over Hungarian Opponents The Brazilian forward has now scored 11 goals in every tournament for Nottingham Forest this campaign. At a Glance The home side were already through to the knockout round. A Ferencvaros defender own goal gives hosts a opening period lead. Igor Jesus' fifth goal in Europe puts Forest in control. Forward nets again with a clinical effort in the second half. The midfielder rounds off a excellent display with a spot-kick. The Brazilian attacker found the net on two occasions as Nottingham Forest concluded the group stage of the Europa League with a comfortable triumph against their Hungarian visitors at the home stadium. Forest had already secured a berth in the knockout round play-offs and went into this game with a slim possibility of making the league's elite, although they needed other matches to go their way. That did not happen but this confident performance will give Forest fans confidence that their team can navigate the two-legged play-off to advance to the round of sixteen. Kristoffer Zachariassen did hit the upright with a header inside the opening stages for the away team – coached by ex-Premier League forward Robbie Keane – but it was dominantly the home side from then on. Forest broke the deadlock in the early stages when a delivery from midfield was turned into his own net by the defender and added a second four minutes later – Jesus squeezing a shot in at the far post for his tenth strike of the campaign. The forward's 11th came early in the second half when he made a perfectly-timed run to escape the backline and then drive an effort beyond the shot-stopper. The third strike killed off the visitors' hopes of making a comeback and instead Forest added a fourth when the impressive McAtee converted a penalty after a infringement by the unfortunate Otvos inside the box on the winger. The Europa League qualifying round lottery is scheduled on the final Friday of January (12:00 GMT), where Nottingham Forest might face either Fenerbahce or the Greek club. "It is not just the result, there was that atmosphere about it. I want these players to do collectively well, the entire team," said Forest boss Sean Dyche. "This is another stride forward, but it is a good step." Forest Analysis: Jesus Catches Eye as New Signing Watches On Igor Jesus has been a standout performer for Nottingham Forest in Europe this term with six of his 11 goals coming in the Europa League. His brace also means he has got three goals in his previous two outings and the threat of competition for his place in the forward line could be spurring him on. Italian forward Lorenzo Lucca was last week signed on loan and he was watching this game from the stands. This development may well have been on the striker's thoughts as he was outstanding against the opposition, producing two excellent goals and generally being a constant threat to the opposition backline with his speed and runs. The forward was not the only one in impressing, with McAtee turning in his best performance in a Forest jersey since signing from the champions in the previous transfer window, while the Swiss international also performed well. These encouraging performances will give the club some fresh hope as they turn their attention to increasing the gap from the Premier League relegation zone when they host Crystal Palace on the weekend. "The minimum requirement is a response," continued the manager. "I have always trusted their commitment or their dedication or honesty. It is just about displaying your quality. "James was very good and Dan Ndoye was incredibly lively. Igor got another two and these are good signs." Star Performer Number: 19 The Striker Average rating: 9.10 Nottingham Forest Top Players #19: Average Rating 9.10 #24: Rating 8.8 R. Yates: Rating 8.6 #6: Rating 8.01 N. Milenković: Average Rating 7.94 Ferencváros Notable Players #11: Average Rating 4.1 Júlio Romão: Rating 4.12 #16: Rating 4.09 Once the chance to submit ratings has ended, the score displayed is the average from all the submissions.