Mon Mar 03 20:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Nottingham Forest Edge Out Ipswich Town in Penalty Shootout Thriller to Reach FA Cup Quarter-Finals

**Nottingham, England** – Nottingham Forest secured a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Ipswich Town to advance to the FA Cup quarter-finals after a 120-minute stalemate ended goalless. The match, played at the City Ground, saw Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels emerge as the hero, saving the crucial penalty to send his team through.

The game itself was a tight affair, lacking quality in extra time despite late chances for both sides. Forest dominated periods of the match, particularly after introducing substitutes, but Ipswich defended resolutely and created opportunities of their own. A late handball by Forest captain Ryan Yates went unpunished, much to Ipswich’s frustration.

Extra time failed to produce a winner, forcing a penalty shootout. Chris Wood opened the scoring for Forest, and after a tense back-and-forth, Sels’ save from Ipswich’s Jack Taylor sealed a thrilling victory for the home side. The shootout ended 5-4 in Forest’s favor.

Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo expressed his delight, praising his team’s resilience and the support of the home crowd, which he credited with distracting Ipswich during the penalties. Sels, meanwhile, modestly attributed his success to being “in the right corner” for his crucial save.

Forest will now face a challenging quarter-final tie against Brighton & Hove Albion, a team they convincingly defeated 7-0 last month. The match will be played over the weekend of March 28-30. The other quarter-final pairings are Bournemouth vs Manchester City, Fulham vs Crystal Palace, and Preston vs Aston Villa. The FA Cup journey continues for Nottingham Forest, with their sights now set on a potential final appearance.

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