TRIALIST Sandicino Silva made a big impression as Nottingham Forest's under-21 side claimed a 4-1 win at Boston last night.
Silva, a winger or forward who has been made available after four years playing with Benfica B in Portugal, set up two goals and scored another.
The 20-year-old has not made a first team appearance for Benfica – but does have an international cap to his name.
Silva has played once for West African side Guinea-Bissau.
Forest triumphed as Jorge Grant netted twice, while Ilias Polimos also found the net.
Forest's recent signing Roger Riera (pictured), the former Barcelona defender, was handed his first start in a Forest shirt and completed the full 90 minutes.
Forest went ahead after half an hour when Grant's pace allowed him the space to lift a shot over the keeper.
Silva then made his mark for the first time when, after twice coming close, he finally slotted home from close range after good work from Otim.
After the break, Silva twice turned creator to help put the match beyond Boston.
Ten minutes into the half his speed took him into the penalty area, before he unselfishly laid on Grant's second with a decisive pass.
Silva's pass then saw Polimos race clear, before beating the keeper at his near post.
Stefan Galinski bagged a late consolation for the home side.
Forest: Durrant (Myles 62), Polimos, Gutmy, Royo (Todorov 62), Riera, Asare, Silva, Grant (Schoenecker 62), Walker (Demetriou 62), Blake, Otim (Gnahore 62).
