Forest win third straight FA Cup penalty shoot-out
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Nottingham Forest's "incredible" season continues as they beat Brighton on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the first time since 1991.
We look at the clubs' best-ever finishes, their chances of winning and what to know as Palace face Villa and City take on Forest
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest LIVE!The FA Cup quarter-final action continues this afternoon with an intriguing all-Premier League showdown on the south coast. Brighton will be out for revenge against high-flying Nottingham Forest,
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Mick: If I was at Forest, I would want both. Win the cup and it's their first major trophy for a very long time. Qualify for the Champions League and it's a big increase in income and it's easier to retain players and attract new ones.
Crystal Palace advanced to the semifinals of the FA Cup with a 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday. Palace became the first team to book its place in the next round with victory at Craven Cottage in the quarterfinals through goals from Eberechi Eze, Ismaila Sarr and Eddie Nketiah.
It was the most open FA Cup competition in years - so defeat on penalties to Forest in the quarter-finals will be extra painful for Brighton
Much of the win over Brighton was down to goalkeeper Matz Sels, who has now faced 14 penalties in shootouts this season and saved four, including two at the weekend. But Forest have also taken 14 and only missed one, even more notable against Brighton given their two main takers — Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood — weren’t on the pitch.
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo said it was a big moment for the club to reach their first FA Cup semi-finals in 34 years after they beat fellow Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion on penalties on Saturday.
In an exciting round of FA Cup quarter-finals, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have showcased their talents, each securing a spot in the semi-finals. This article explores the key highlights from these matches,