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Bruna Reis

Nottingham Forest sent mixed message as Brennan Johnson point made in Everton draw

Nottingham Forest supporters had mixed feelings after seeing their team draw 2-2 with struggling Everton at the City Ground.

An entertaining match saw Brennan Johnson net a brace for the Reds as they twice came from behind to peg back the visitors.

Everton took the lead inside 10 minutes with Demarai Gray converting from the penalty spot following a foul by Jonjo Shelvey.

Johnson struck soon after to put Forest back on level terms, but it was the Toffees who led 2-1 at the interval - thanks to Abdoulaye Doucoure.

Steve Cooper used half-time to inspire a better second half from the Reds, and Johnson was on the mark again on 77 minutes, firing past Jordan Pickford in the Everton goal to ensure his side claimed a valuable point in their own fight for Premier League survival.

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The draw leaves the Reds just four points away from the drop zone. Here is how the fans responded to the result on social media...

Jayke: "Chance to go 7 clear, didn't take it. Have to take the point, better than none. Had to be a game we won though. Not looking forward to Spurs."

ForestRMassive: "A point will have to do, we were definitely the better team in the 2nd half. Brennan Johnson is absolutely amazing too."

M: "Awful. Relying on individual brilliance again. Not good enough."

Ellis White: "Brennan Johnson scores goals."

TaiwoAwoninho: "Well we learnt one thing today - Wood and Colback should not start."

Reece: "2 points dropped today."

Dianne: "What a star! Our Brennan."

Cam: "Good fight back. Defensive errors again and again."

B7S: "Well deserved point."

Tris Morris: "We really needed all 3 points but we move."

JB: "Brennan looked the only one trying at times, carried us today."

AJMorroW: "I mean, there were lots of pros and cons of that game but it was a good watch. Very entertaining (and stressful)."

Ben Lad: "This result could cost us dearly come the end of the season. Got to be winning these games. So disappointing."

Stephen McCalden: "Protect Johnson & Yates at all costs. Cotton wool inside bubble wrap. Vital for us staying up."

Timo: "Good battle that, well done gents."

JellylegsDavis: "We need to get back in training, but there was some good things I liked but others that gave me a heart attack. But very good watch. C'mon lads, we go again on the 11th."

Who was your Forest man of the match against Everton? Tell us in the comments section

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