Crystal Palace rally past Nottingham Forest on Glasner’s difficult return with Pino winner

Crystal Palace came from behind to defeat Nottingham Forest 2-1 in a Premier League clash at Selhurst Park, with Pino scoring the winning goal on Oliver Glasner’s difficult return to the south London stadium.

Glasner, now in charge at Nottingham Forest, faced his former club for the first time since leaving Crystal Palace. The match took place on October 11, 2026, and was notable for the warm reception Glasner received from the home fans, who once admired his work. Despite this, Forest had a shaky start, conceding an early goal to Dan Ndoye in the third minute, capitalising on Palace’s poor opening 30 minutes.

Nottingham Forest looked to build on their early lead but were repeatedly denied by Crystal Palace’s goalkeeper Walter Benítez. The Argentine shot-stopper’s remarkable saves kept the hosts in the game and inspired a spirited comeback. Palace’s resurgence culminated in Daichi Kamada scoring his first Premier League goal to level the score. Kamada’s goal was particularly poignant as he was signed by Glasner on a free transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt, where they had previously won the Europa League together.

The momentum shifted firmly in Palace’s favour after the equaliser. Pino, who had been influential throughout the match, eventually secured the victory with a decisive goal that sealed the three points for the home side. This result marked Crystal Palace’s first home Premier League win under new manager Pierre Sage, who succeeded Glasner during the summer.

The defeat was a tough blow for Glasner and Nottingham Forest, who struggled to maintain their early dominance and were unable to overcome the inspired defensive and goalkeeping display from Palace. The match highlighted the challenges Forest face in adapting to Glasner’s system away from home while Palace showed resilience and determination to claim victory.

Looking ahead, Crystal Palace will aim to build on this positive result as they prepare for their next Premier League fixture, hoping to climb the table with renewed confidence. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, must regroup quickly to halt their recent struggles and secure points in upcoming matches to improve their league standing.

For further details, see the original report at The Guardian.