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Nottingham Forest 1-0 Porto - the fans' verdict

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[BBC] [Getty Images] We asked for your thoughts after Nottingham Forest reached the Europa League semi-finals by beating Porto. Here are some of your comments: Nottingham Forest fans Martin: The last time Forest were in a European semi-final - 1984 Uefa Cup - I was at both matches, home and away to Anderlecht. 2-0 up from the first leg after goals from Peter Davenport, Forest lost the second leg 3-0 after controversial decisions by a referee who, it turned out retrospectively, had been bribed by the Belgian team.

Forest have a chance to heal some 42-year-old scars but face a very tough semi-final against Aston Villa. Good Luck Forest. John: Strong, exciting and skilful performance all round.

Great to watch in the first half, particularly. Despite some really impressive, creative football, we still can't seem to get the sharpness in front of goal that would take pressure off. The effort, work rate, understanding and skill is all there but we've got to find a way of taking the scoring chances we're creating.

This squad deserves massive credit for trying to salvage a season badly affected by decisions outside their control. Luke: An incredible night, made sweeter by the fact that we haven't had much to celebrate in our own stadium. This season has the potential to be the best for 46 years, or the worst in 27.

And I'm still not sure which way is the more likely. Austin: Very fortunate. Terrible performance against 10 men.