In heat of 30 degrees the Reds managed a narrow win against Mansfield Town in this afternoon's friendly as Billy Davies split his squad into two for their opening action on British soil.
A mistake after a minute by Stags keeper Alan Marriott allowed a speculative effort by Raddy Majewski to slip through his fingers.
For Forest who kept possesion well this was a good workout considering how difficult the conditions were which hopefully should benefit their fitness build up.
"We sat off them too much in the first half, but improved after the break," was the verdict of Mansfield boss Paul Cox, speaking to his side's official website.
A separate Forest XI eased to a win at Ilkeston with goals from Cox and Tudgay.