Nottingham Forest Nuno Espirito Santo says that the fa cup is “a competition we love” after its side moved to the last eight with a penalty shoot -out on Ipswich on the city’s territory.
The Brian Clough Forest Myth was unable to win the famous trophy in his spell in charge – losing the 1991 final in Tottenham – and is 66 years since their last victory.
Ryan Yates’ header secured a 1-1 draw that forced a shootout, and goalkeeper Matz Sels was the hero when he saved Jack Taylor’s effort.
smallThe top of ITV, Nuno said: “The players did their job pretty well. We competed well.
“The first semester was flat for both teams. I am really happy that the boys succeeded and our fans are happy tonight.
“Now it’s a game per game. We have Manchester City in the league and then we can focus on the fa cup. It’s a competition we love and we’ll do our best.”
When each team in the quarter -finals of the season won the competition:
Bournemouth: Never
Brighton: Never
Crystal Palace: Never
Fulham: Never
Preston North End: 1938
Aston Villa: 1957
Nottingham Forest: 1959
Manchester City: 2023– Will Jeanes (@will_jeanes) March 3 2025
‘Some games and you’re in the final’
Our goalkeeper. pic.twitter.com/x7xdyjul2h
– Nottingham Forest (@nffc) March 3 2025
The goalkeeper Sels sank to his left to keep Taylor out after nine flawless sanctions and said his side was looking forward to moving even further.
He said: “I am happy to be able to help the team in the next round. It was the only penalty I was in the right corner. Before the game you study the penalties and I got the wrong corner but that was right. I’m happy for the team.
“The game wasn’t that good. In the end extra time it’s a bet, you don’t want to play too much. In sanctions one of the goalkeepers is going to be the hero. I am happy and looking forward to the weekend now.
“We know what to do. The fa cup is very nice. Some games and you can be in the final.”
