PLAYER RATINGS
BRICE SAMBA
Only save of note he had to make in the first half was from Michael Helik. Much busier after the break and made a super stop to deny Herbie Kane. Forest’s best player, which tells you everything. 7/10
CYRUS CHRISTIE
Had a glorious chance to open up the Barnsley defence in the first half, but was robbed in possession when two v one was on. Marginally better after the break. 5/10
JOE WORRALL
A dependable figure in the heart of the defence and was never really troubled throughout as Barnsley were kept at range. Did the job you would expect from a player of his quality. 6/10
TOBIAS FIGUEIREDO
Enjoyed a solid game alongside Worrall, although a breakdown in communication with team-mates was his biggest concern as there were occasions two men challenged for the same ball. 5/10
GAETEN BONG
Flashed a volley over the bar in the first half. Hardly seen as an attacking threat and when he did make it into the final third, his delivery was poor. 5/10
SAMBA SOW
Produced some crunching challenges and largely did an excellent job of protecting the back four as Barnsley tried to find space between the lines behind him. Replaced due to injury in the second half. 5/10
CAFU
Cruised through this game, with his job to keep it nice and simple. There were times when he took the safe option when he could have taken more of a risk. 5/10
ANTHONY KNOCKAERT
Will be kicking himself at not taking a shot in the first half when clean through. Instead passed to Grabban, who was offside. Wasted great chance after the break. 6/10
FILIP KROVINOVIC
Game threatened to pass him by on his debut, but that wasn’t his fault as Forest found it difficult to find him in space. When he did receive possession, he showed real quality. 6/10
SAMMY AMEOBI
Produced a couple of moments of quality in the first half as he opened up the Barnsley defence which led to a great chance for Grabban, but quiet otherwise. 4/10
LEWIS GRABBAN
Squandered the best chance of the opening 45 minutes when a player of his quality should have hit the target. Symptomatic of Forest’s problems in attack. 4/10