FA Cup
Exerter, Feb 12: Nottingham Forest needed penalties to overcome third-tier Exeter in the FA Cup.
High-flying Forest, which is third in the Premier League standings, won 4-2 in a shootout at St James Park after the game ended 2-2.
Josh Magennis gave Exeter the lead in the fifth, but Ramon Sosa and Taiwo Awoniyi put Forest ahead at halftime. Magennis leveled the game five minutes after the break and Exeter went down to 10 men when Ed Turns was sent off in the 87th.
But Forest couldn’t find a winner in extra time, meaning the game went to spot kicks, with Neco Williams scoring the winning penalty.
Forest plays Ipswich in the fifth round. (AP)
Despite being pushed to the brink by a resilient Exeter side, Nottingham Forest’s composure from the spot ensured their progression to the fifth round of the FA Cup. While the Premier League outfit will be relieved to have avoided a major upset, the narrow escape serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of cup football. Forest will now turn their attention to Ipswich, knowing they’ll need a sharper performance to continue their FA Cup journey. (AP)
