Boss Steve Cooper admitted Nottingham Forest almost paid the price for a “huge error” from goalkeeper Brice Samba as they drew 2-2 with Stoke City.
Having taken the lead through Brennan Johnson at the City Ground, the Reds were pegged back when Josh Maja found the net from a corner.
And they then faced an uphill battle when Samba was sent off for a challenge on Phil Jagielka in the 85th minute.
