By Neil Johnston

Copyright bbc

Igor Jesus celebrated both goals against Betis by dropping to his knees and pointing to the sky.

In an action-packed performance, he had six of Forest’s 16 attempts, of which three were on target.

Full of energy and running, he could have had a first-half hat-trick but his goalbound attempt – after Elliot Anderson’s brilliant jinking run – was blocked before Postecoglou decided to replace him in the 64th minute.

The 5,000 travelling Forest fans, in Seville to see their team’s first competitive European match since 1996, gave Igor Jesus a standing ovation when he came off.

“He definitely looks like a real threat,” added Antonio.

“He even had a couple of other opportunities, half opportunities he took quite well as well. His movement, his hold-up play… he seems big, he seems strong.”

Igor Jesus made his Brazil debut last October, scoring in a 2-1 World Cup qualifying win in difficult conditions in Chile.

In June, he scored Botafogo’s winner against European champions Paris St-Germain at the Club World Cup, with his performance in that game prompting South American football expert Tim Vickery to label him the modern-day version of former Ivory Coast and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.

“For Ange tonight – what a shout,” said former Forest and England midfielder Steve Hodge on BBC Radio Nottingham about Postecoglou’s decision to start with Igor Jesus and put Wood on the bench.

“Igor Jesus has made his mark tonight.”

Having scored twice against Swansea City in the Carabao Cup last week, Igor Jesus now has four goals in two starts for his new club.

Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, who impressed against Betis, believes the Brazilian could be a key figure for the team this season.

“He’s always in the right position, which is obviously a big thing for a striker,” he told TNT Sports. “He’s done well and got two goals and two goals the other week, so he’s doing really well and we see it in training. I’m really happy for Igor.”