Nottingham Forest booked their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals after a tense victory over Ipswich Town, winning in a dramatic penalty shootout. This marks their second quarter-final appearance in four years, having previously endured a 25-year absence from this stage of the competition. Forest’s impressive season continues, as they currently sit third in the Premier League table. Up next, they face Manchester City in the league on Saturday, while Ipswich will take on Crystal Palace. In the FA Cup, Forest will now prepare for a quarter-final clash against Brighton at the end of the month. Forest Prevail After Tense Extra-Time Battle The first half proved to be a cagey affair, with neither side managing to break the deadlock despite a bright start from Forest. However, Ipswich struck first early in the second half when George Hirst capitalized on a corner, tapping the ball past Matz Sels to give the visitors the lead.

Forest responded with renewed urgency, and in the 68th minute, Ryan Yates equalized after an assist from Anthony Elanga. Both teams had moments where they looked capable of snatching a winner, but after 90 minutes, the score remained level, sending the game into extra time. The additional 30 minutes were frantic, with both sides creating dangerous chances. Murillo stood out for Forest, but neither team could find the breakthrough, setting up a decisive penalty shootout. Sels the Hero in Penalty Shootout Forest held their nerve from the spot, converting all five of their penalties. The pressure fell on Ipswich’s Jack Taylor to keep his team in the contest, but goalkeeper Matz Sels stepped up with a crucial save, diving to the right to deny him and seal Forest’s place in the quarter-finals. With their cup dreams still alive, Forest now shift their focus back to the league, while Ipswich will look to regroup after a hard-fought battle.