Crystal Palace came from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park on Sunday, recording their first home win of the Premier League season.
Forest took an early lead in the third minute through Dilane Ndoye, putting Palace under pressure in the opening stages of the encounter.
However, the hosts responded late in the first half, with Daichi Kamada drawing them level in the 41st minute after receiving a pass from Quentin Timber.
Palace completed the turnaround in first-half stoppage time when Jefferson Lerma fired them ahead, with Adam Wharton providing the assist.
Yeremy Pino extended the hosts’ advantage in the 59th minute, scoring the third goal to put Palace in a commanding position.
Forest pushed forward in search of a comeback but struggled to break down Palace’s defence.
Ismaila Sarr went down inside the hosts’ penalty area in the closing seconds, but the referee did not award a penalty.
Forest defender Murillo was booked for dissent as the match drew to a close.
Palace remained dangerous in the closing stages, with Chris Richards heading wide from a Wharton corner as the hosts sought a fourth goal.
Forest also missed a late opportunity when Murillo headed a corner wide, leaving Palace to celebrate a comeback victory that secured their first home win of the campaign.
