and Brandon Aguilera had restored parity.
Umeh scored his second of the match in the 55th minute and it looked as though the Eagles were set for a win. In the fourth minute of added time, Manni Norkett equalised and two minutes later, Jamie McDonnell ensured a dramatic victory for the young Reds.
Harry Toffolo also started the game for Forest. He is trying to work his way back to full-match fitness and played for just over an hour in the latest B-Team contest.
It was Forest gem Aguilera who looked the part throughout though. He does look like a real player and his goal was just the tip of the iceberg during a very professional display.
And remember to breathe! This was a fascinating match between two talented young sides, and Nottingham will be wondering how they didn’t get anything for their efforts.
Palace, on the other hand, found a player in top form in Forest starlet Aguilera. Clearly, Forest’s choice not to loan him out and instead allow him to play B-Team football is paying off.
At the age of 20, the sportsman has plenty of time to continue honing his talents. As a result, the club may view a loan move as something that could happen in the future.
In pre-season, Aguilera was called a ‘baller’ by Forest defender Moussa Niakhate. The Senegalese defender perhaps had a point and it will be fascinating to see how Aguilera continues to develop.
