The former Farense youngster struck with just six minutes on the clock and doubled his tally for the evening with a goal with just over twenty minutes of the contest remaining.
Newcastle born forward James Sinclair also managed to get on the scoresheet for Bolton with the Forest consolation coming courtesy of an effort from striker Matthew Glass in the second half of the game.
Senegal international Khalilou Fadiga got another game under his belt for the Trotters as did the ex-Lyon defender Florent Laville.
BOLTON RESERVES: Andy Oakes, Ricky Shakes, Bradley Hill, Danny Livesey, Florent Laville, Dale Whitehead, Joey O'Brien, Khalilou Fadiga (Duong Thach), Ricardo Vaz-Te, James Sinclair, Reda Kribib (Luke Magill)
SUBS NOT USED: Chris Howarth, Rhys Powell, Jaroslaw Fojut, Jamie Gibb.
FOREST RESERVES: Barry Roche, Mattheiu Louis-Jean (Matthew Glass), James Biggins, James Beaumont, Michael Dawson, Chris Doig, Brian Cash, Eugene Bopp, Sam Mullarkey, James Perch, Kris Commons.
SUBS NOT USED: John Lukic, Fernandez, Sam Litchfield, Martin Vickerton.
REFEREE: Mr D Birkett.
ATTENDANCE: 329