Nottingham Forest fan dies at match with Porto
The Government said it was supporting his family at this time
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A Nottingham Forest fan has died at their game with FC Porto in the first leg of their Europa League quarter final.
The Government's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office told us: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Portugal, and we are in contact with the local authorities.”
Nottingham Forest travelled to Portugal yesterday (9th April) with a sold out away side for the first leg of their Europa League Quarter Final.
Reports say the fan died suddenly and the British consular services have been informed about his death.
The Government said it was supporting his family at this time.
How did Forest play?
A comical own goal helped Forest get out of their quarter-final first leg in Porto with a 1-1 draw.
A much-changed Forest side were under the pump against the Primeira Liga leaders and fell behind to William Gomes’ early strike.
But they were gifted a leveller by hapless Porto defender Martim Fernandes, who sent a 25-yard back-pass into his own net.
Forest had a goal disallowed in the second half, but were reliant on goalkeeper Stefan Ortega making a string of important saves to ensure they head back to the City Ground for next week’s second leg on level terms.
Importantly, they were able to get the result while still being able to keep a number of their important Premier League players fresh ahead of Sunday’s vital clash with Aston Villa.