Nottingham Forest continued their impressive FA Cup run with a third successive penalty shootout victory, securing a place in the semi-finals for the first time since 1991. Goalkeeper Matz Sels was pivotal, having saved crucial penalties in prior rounds. A controversial VAR decision overshadowed the win, with Forest having been denied a penalty. Despite making significant personnel changes, including the absence of key players due to injuries, the team demonstrated resilience and skill. Meanwhile, Brightonâs turnaround under manager Fabian Hurzeler has reignited their European aspirations after a series of successful matches following a heavy defeat earlier this season.
This season just keeps getting better for Nottingham Forest, as they secured a third consecutive penalty shootout victory in the FA Cup, marking their semi-final return since 1991.
The Forest manager argued that the result was deserved following a controversial VAR decision that overruled a penalty initially awarded, highlighting the team's fighting spirit in the Premier League.
Hometown hero Ryan Yates scored the decisive penalty for Forest, who celebrated amidst a carnival atmosphere from 4,500 traveling fans despite local train issues.
Brighton's resurgence under manager Fabian Hurzeler has been remarkable, as they've won four and drawn one of their last five league matches, fueling their European hopes.
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