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Nottingham Forest has reached the FA Cup quarter-finals after beating fellow Premier League club Ipswich Town on penalties. The match, played at the City Ground, ended 1-1 after extra time, with Forest eventually winning 5-4 in the penalty shootout. The decisive moment came when Forest keeper Matz Sels dived to his left to stop Jack Taylor's kick, securing his team's place in the quarterfinals.
The match was tightly contested, with Ipswich taking the lead in the second half through a header from George Hirst. However, Forest replied quickly, with Ryan Yates nodding home from an Anthony Elanga cross. The rest of the match was evenly balanced, with both teams creating chances but neither able to find a winner. The game eventually went to extra time, which failed to produce a goal, leading to the penalty shootout.
The penalty shootout was intense, with the first nine takers all converting their penalties. However, Sels made the crucial save to put Forest through to the quarterfinals. Forest will now face Brighton and Hove Albion away in the quarterfinals, while Ipswich will focus on avoiding relegation back to the Championship. The win was a significant one for Forest, who are pushing for a Champions League spot in the Premier League.
The FA Cup quarterfinals will feature some exciting matchups, with Forest's trip to Brighton being one of the highlights. The other quarterfinal matches will be announced soon, with the competition heating up as the teams battle for a place in the semifinals. Forest's win over Ipswich was a testament to their resilience and determination, and they will be looking to carry this momentum into their upcoming matches.
Here are the match scores and upcoming schedules:
- Nottingham Forest 1, Ipswich Town 1 (Forest won 5-4 on penalties)
- Upcoming quarterfinal match: Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton and Hove Albion
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