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Nottingham Forest Advances to FA Cup Quarter-Finals After Penalty Shootout Win Over Ipswich

Matz Sels' decisive penalty save secures Forest a 5-4 shootout victory following a 1-1 draw after extra time at the City Ground.

Soccer Football - FA Cup - Fifth Round - Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - March 3, 2025 Nottingham Forest's Jota Silva and Morgan Gibbs-White celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Soccer Football - FA Cup - Fifth Round - Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - March 3, 2025 Nottingham Forest's Ryan Yates scores their second goal past Ipswich Town's Alex Palmer before it is disallowed Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Soccer Football - FA Cup - Fifth Round - Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - March 3, 2025 Nottingham Forest's Matz Sels, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Morgan Gibbs-White and Jota Silva celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out REUTERS/Phil Noble
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Overview

  • Ryan Yates' header equalized for Nottingham Forest after George Hirst gave Ipswich Town a second-half lead with a back-post header.
  • The match ended 1-1 after extra time, with neither side able to capitalize on late chances, including Callum Hudson-Odoi hitting the crossbar for Forest.
  • Matz Sels, Forest's goalkeeper, saved Jack Taylor's penalty in the shootout, clinching a 5-4 victory and sending his team to the quarter-finals.
  • Both teams made significant lineup changes, with Forest resting several key players due to their focus on Champions League qualification and Ipswich prioritizing Premier League survival.
  • Nottingham Forest will face Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup quarter-finals, marking their second appearance at this stage in four seasons.