They celebrated like they had won and you could understand why. A first point for Nottingham Forest on their travels since January. A first point in the capital all season.
And, crucially, a point that takes them another step closer to Premier League survival.
It was a performance full of courage from Steve Cooper’s men. They showed initiative by taking the game to Chelsea from the outset, and character to recover from going behind.
It spoke volumes that Cooper’s men were disappointed not to come away with all three points.