A first Nottingham Forest goal for striker Apostolos Vellios did, for a while, look as though it could have given us all three-points at Aston Villa as the Greek international had initially put Forest ahead at Villa Park.
In the end Aston Villa hit back with two-goals in as many minutes later in the match before Henri Lansbury scored late on to give Forest a share of the points in the closing minutes.
Vellios' first goal since his £1m arrival from Iraklis Thessaloniki was one the former Everton striker said was a 'special moment' for him responding to questioning from the BBC about that goal by saying.
'Yes, it was a special moment for me to score my first goal. I am very happy also as the goal helped us take an important point from an away game.'
The 24-year-old had the 3,000 travelling Forest fans on their feet with his goal adding he was happy to give something back to the fans, who were praised for the number in which they travelled an the support given that helped the Reds to an important point.
'The fans were brilliant. All of them helped us and this was an important point for us.'
Next up Forest are travelling again with a match at Rotherham's New York Stadium on Wednesday.
When this comes around Philippe Montanier will have Vellios (who will be looking to add to his maiden goal) to call upon again but he's admitted he feels Britt Assombalonga will again sit out for Forest.
Since being forced off against Wigan on 20th August the striker hasn't been available with Montanier unsure, at least not giving much away at this stage, when he'll be back.
'I don't think Britt will be fit. I am not sure how long Britt will be out, perhaps it will be very quick but at this moment it is a little early for him.'
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