New Delhi: Nottingham Forest booked an FA quarter-final trip to Brighton after getting past Ipswich Town on penalties. Both teams were tied 1-1 after 90 minutes, and extra time saw edge to edge competition as first nine takers all converted their penalties in a nail-biting finale.
The shootout followed a breathtaking game at City Ground that was tighter than the teams’ Premier League positions in the standings suggested. The home side has been the league’s underdogs as they sit third in the points table above Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United.
But it was the Tractor Boys, who are third to last in the league, that took the lead eight minutes into the second half when George Hirst converted a back post header. The Tricky Trees bounced back and levelled the scoreline in the 68th minute.
We’re heading to extra time. ⏱️ pic.twitter.com/591x3QwOmw
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) March 3, 2025
Yates’ second goal was disallowed five minutes later, and Callum Hudson-Odoi hit the crossbar with a long-range shot seven minutes later. An extra 30 minutes were added, but they also went without a clear winner despite Nuno sending on top scorer Chris Wood and England international Morgan Gibbs – White, it came down to penalties.
Our goalkeeper. pic.twitter.com/X7XDYJUl2H
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) March 3, 2025
In the penalties, Sels proved the hero of the match as he dived to his left to stop Jack Taylor’s kick to stop the deciding penalty of the game. The hosts finally won 5-4 on spot-kicks. After the match he said, “In penalties one of the goalkeepers is going to be the hero. I’m happy I could help the team to the text round. It was the only penalty I was in the right corner.”
What next?
Nottingham Forest will next be in action in their Premier League clash against Manchester City this weekend. The FA Cup quarterfinal showdown against Brighton is scheduled for March 29.
Nottingham Forest edge past Ipswich Town on penalties to reach the FA Cup quarterfinals, setting up a thrilling clash with Brighton on March 29. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
