Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo says the FA Cup is ‘a contest we love’ after his aspect moved into the final eight with a penalty shootout win over Ipswich on the Metropolis Floor.
Forest legend Brian Clough was not capable of win the well-known trophy in his spell in cost – dropping the 1991 closing to Tottenham – and it’s 66 years since their final win.
Ryan Yates’ header secured a 1-1 draw which compelled a shootout, and goalkeeper Matz Sels was the hero when he saved Jack Taylor’s effort.
Talking to ITV, Nuno mentioned: “The gamers did their job fairly effectively. We competed effectively.
“The primary half was flat for each groups. I’m actually completely happy that the boys achieved it and our followers are completely happy tonight.
“Now it’s recreation by recreation. We’ve Manchester Metropolis within the league after which we will deal with the FA Cup. It’s a competitors we love and we are going to do our greatest.”
When every group on this season’s FA Cup quarter-finals final gained the competitors:
Bournemouth: NeverBrighton: NeverCrystal Palace: NeverFulham: NeverPreston North Finish: 1938Aston Villa: 1957Nottingham Forest: 1959Manchester Metropolis: 2023
— Will Jeanes (@will_jeanes) March 3, 2025
‘A couple of video games and also you’re within the closing’
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— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) March 3, 2025
Goalkeeper Sels dived to his left to maintain out Taylor after 9 immaculate penalties, and mentioned his aspect are trying ahead to progressing even additional.
He mentioned: “I’m completely happy I may assist the group to the subsequent spherical. It was the one penalty I used to be in the correct nook for. Earlier than the sport you examine penalties and I took the incorrect nook however that was proper. I’m completely happy for the group.
“The sport was not so good. In the long run additional time is a big gamble, you don’t need to gamble an excessive amount of. In penalties one of many goalkeepers goes to be the hero. I’m completely happy and looking out ahead to the weekend now.
“We all know what to do. The FA Cup is very nice. A couple of video games and you’ll be within the closing.”
