Having been denied in the first half after a VAR review, the Brazilian was not to be denied as he powered home a fine header past Sam Johnstone in the 72nd minute. 

The visitor was largely dominant in the first half though failed to create clear chances, with Dan Ndoye spurning the best opportunity as he glanced a header narrowly wide. 

Forest thought it had gone ahead seven minutes before half-time when Jesus nodded Omari Hutchinson's cross into the net, but the goal was ruled out. 

After planting his header home, the officials, after a lengthy check, confirmed that Ndoye was in an offside position and in line with Johnstone's vision, handing Wolves a reprieve.

Wolves improved after the break and should have gone in front, but Jhon Arias headed wide from point-blank range after being set up by Jackson Tchatchoua's fine cross.

Despite the home side beginning the half strongly, Forest reasserted control and went close to an opener as Johnstone saved efforts from Neco Williams and Hutchinson.

But the deciding moment came when Jesus bravely got himself in between Emmanuel Agbadou and Johnstone to head Forest to all three points.