When they felt their luck had run out, a flick of Murillo's boot kept Nottingham Forest's dreams of Champions League football just about alive.
Forest visited FA Cup finalists Crystal Palace with three defeats in four in the league and their confidence fragile.
And when Eberechi Eze put the home side in front from the penalty spot, it looked as though the visitors hopes of a top-five finish were turning to dust.
Murillo had other ideas. The Brazilian had been outstanding at the back all evening and when Neco Williams' wayward shot zipped towards him, instinct took over.