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Joe Lolley helped set up Forest's first goal and headed in their second at the City Ground

First-half goals from wingers Albert Adomah and Joe Lolley set Nottingham Forest on their way to thrash arch rivals Derby County in the Carabao Cup.

Adomah opened the scoring at the City Ground after Rafa Mir flicked on Lolley's corner into the path of the Ghana international, who tucked the ball in at the back post.

The goalscorer then turned provider 10 minutes later when his well-timed cross met fellow winger Lolley, who powered his header past Derby's Ben Hamer to double Forest's lead.

The Rams' night went from bad to worse as Curtis Davies' clearance ricocheted in off substitute Joao Carvalho in the closing stages of the game.

Phillip Cocu's side had an equal share of the possession throughout the game, but failed to register a single shot on target.

The Dutchman, who tasted the East Midlands derby for the first time, handed debuts to Louie Sibley and Morgan Whittaker as he made 10 changes from Saturday's 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion.

Winger Whittaker had a chance to give the visitors the lead but his shot inside the penalty area was cut out by a last-ditch challenge by Forest skipper Joe Worrall.

Victory for Forest means Sabri Lamouchi's side remain unbeaten in six games in all competitions, while Derby have not won any of their past four fixtures.

Nottingham Forest head coach Sabri Lamouchi:

"It is not only about the derby or the atmosphere, our fans were just fantastic today.

"I said to the players that they are lucky; that we are all lucky to be able to enjoy this night and this game.

"Derby is always a difficult game to play. But it was a very good performance and very good result.

"I wanted to win this game, not only for our fans but because I know it is important. The atmosphere was important."

Derby County manager Phillip Cocu:

"We face each other two more times in the league and it is up to us to give an answer to this and a good feeling to our fans.

"It was not [a gamble], because Forest's team was the same. They are also in the middle of a very busy schedule, with only a few days to recover. You cannot play every game like this, it is impossible.

"But it was not all young players who played, we had experienced in the team with [Graeme] Shinnie and Curtis Davies.

"We have to look at the bigger picture. We have some injuries and we have to adapt on occasions; we have to be careful with the players, to keep them fit.

"We have to see this as a good experience for players."