Goals from Rudy Gestede and Lewis Wing gave Boro a half-time lead after Ryan Yates’ opener for the visitors. Jonathan Woodgate’s side were three minutes away from the win – only for Grabban to flick home.
Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings from the Riverside – scroll down and flick through the pages to see them:
5. Marvin Johnson - 6
Misjudged a couple of passes early on but recovered well and made a few forays forward. 6 Photo: Getty Images
6. Adam Clayton - 6
A few loose passes in midfield but helped protect Boro’s back four when Forest applied the pressure. 6 Photo: Alex Davidson
7. Paddy McNair - 6
Brushed off the ball too easily for Forest’s opener. Helped drive the team forward in the first half and delivered a few inviting crosses. 6 Photo: Mike Hewitt
8. Hayden Coulson - 8
Boro’s best on the night. Never stopped running and made an excellent run with the ball for his side’s second goal. 8 Photo: Alex Davidson