Nottingham Forest star scored in win over Leeds.
Nottingham Forest ace Daryl Murphy has praised Leeds United and said he is glad his side managed to get three points against them.
Murphy scored in a dramatic game which Forest won 4-2, with Leeds reduced to 10 men in the first half.
Leeds remain top of the league despite the defeat, and Murphy said he can see why they are leading the Championship.
Speaking to Nottingham Forest’s official website, Murphy praised the beaten opponents.
He said: “It was a very good afternoon against a very good side.
“I know they were down to 10 men but you can see why they are top of the league. The way they play, the way they move the ball and create chances.”
Murphy went on to praise Forest’s fans for helping inspire them to a win.
Leeds had taken a 2-1 led midway through the second half before Forest scored three goals inside eight minutes to clinch the game.
Forest are up to seventh as a result of the victory, four points back from the play-offs.
35-year-old Murphy now has three goals in 11 league games for Forest.
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