Neil Etheridge 6
Rarely looked flustered when saving efforts from distance and was commanding. But almost cost a late goal with a fumble.
Lee Peltier 8
Made a number of excellent blocks and allowed Mendez-Laing to burst forward with confidence in front of him.
Curtis Nelson 9 (star man)
This man has a seriously bright future ahead of him. Brilliant in the air and on the floor and his distribution is excellent. A top, top display.
Aden Flint 8
Put in a number of vital blocks himself. Striking up a nice partnership alongside Nelson in the heart of defence.
Joe Bennett 6
Joe Lolley and Matt Cash caused him real problems. They leaked far too many opportunities down his flank.
Marlon Pack 6
A solid, unspectacular performance from the City skipper. Marshalled the defence and barked orders throughout.
Leandro Bacuna 7
This system simply wouldn't work without his industry. A real asset both in attack and defence and crucial to Neil Harris's game plan.
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing 8
Cardiff City need this man back to his best and he is getting there. A wonderful strike for his goal to put City ahead.
Lee Tomlin 9
There are not many words left to describe Lee Tomlin. Another magical display, drawing fouls and creating chances at will.
Junior Hoilett 6
Is benefiting from having a regular starting spot in this side. But missed a glaring open goal at the start of the second half.
Gary Madine 8
Was probably the most hated man in the ground by the end of the match. Was physical and unrelenting. A massive thorn in Forest's side.
SUBS
Danny Ward (on for Madine 66) 5
Didn't get much of an opportunity to impress as City spend most of the second half camped in their own area.
Callum Paterson (on for Mendez-Laing 79) NA
Not on long enough to make a serious impact.
Sean Morrison (on for Hoilett 85) NA
See above.
