Nigel Pearson admitted his side were second best throughout as Bristol City were outplayed on a difficult afternoon at Nottingham Forest.
Two goals either side of half-time ensured the visitors stretched their winless run away from home to 11 matches as The Robins registered just one shot on target.
City were never in the contest and had goalkeeper Dan Bentley to thank for keeping the score at two with a series of brilliant saves in both halves.
