Nottingham Forest Secure FA Cup Semi-Final Spot; Rutter Taken to Hospital

Nottingham Forest have reached their first FA Cup semi-final in 34 years after winning a penalty shootout against Brighton.

The match was closely contested, with neither side able to score during regular and extra time. A penalty awarded to Nottingham Forest after a foul on Elliot Anderson was overturned by VAR in the second half.

The game went to penalties after remaining goalless. Despite Neco Williams missing a penalty for Forest, Brighton missed three crucial spot-kicks, and Ryan Yates scored the winning penalty for Nottingham Forest.

Following the match, Brighton player Georginio Rutter was taken to hospital for assessment.

Fulham 0 Crystal Palace 3

Earlier in the day, Crystal Palace defeated Fulham 3-0.

Report

A full match report is available detailing tonight`s events, highlighting Forest`s penalty win despite a controversial VAR decision regarding a Brighton penalty claim.

Hürzeler on Rutter’s injury

Georginio Rutter appeared to injure his ankle during the match. Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler commented post-match, stating Rutter might need a scan and further details are currently unavailable.

Rutter rushed to hospital

Georginio Rutter of Brighton was taken to hospital following Brighton`s FA Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest. The 22-year-old left the game in tears in the 75th minute due to the injury. More updates on his condition will follow.

Semi-finals start to take shape

Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have both secured their places in the FA Cup semi-finals. The remaining semi-finalists will be decided in the matches between Preston vs Aston Villa and Bournemouth vs Man City tomorrow.

Forest book Wembley visit

Despite the match being decided by penalties, Nottingham Forest arguably played better throughout the game. A penalty decision in normal time was initially given to Forest but then reversed by VAR. However, Nuno Espirito Santo`s Nottingham Forest are through to the semi-finals, continuing their strong season.

Matz ex-Sels in penalty shootout

Matz Sels, signed from Strasbourg, proved to be a key player for Nottingham Forest, saving two Brighton penalties in the shootout, securing his team`s place in the FA Cup semi-finals.

FT: Brighton 0-0 Nott’m Forest (ET) [3-4 on pens]

Ryan Yates`s successful penalty sent Nottingham Forest to Wembley, winning the shootout after a goalless draw in regular and extra time.

Nott`m Forest beat Brighton 4-3 on penalties

Goal – Ryan Yates (Nott`m Forest) 3-4

Goal – Lewis Dunk (Brighton) 3-3

Goal – Nikola Milenkovic (Nott`m Forest) 2-3

Penalty saved – Diego Gomez (Brighton) 2-2

Missed penalty – Neco Williams (Nott`m Forest) 2-2

Penalty saved – Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton) 2-2

Goal – Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nott`m Forest) 2-2

Goal – Brajan Gruda (Brighton) 2-1

Goal – Elliot Anderson (Nott`m Forest) 1-1

Goal – Joao Pedro (Brighton) 1-0

Penalty shootout

FT: Brighton 0-0 Nott’m Forest (ET)

Extra time concludes, and the match will be decided by a penalty shootout as neither team could score.

View from SunSport`s Isabelle Barker at Amex Stadium

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo showed frustration as Brighton increased pressure in extra time.

Brighton 0-0 Nott’m Forest (ET)

120. Nottingham Forest substituted Gibbs-White with Morato, a decision that seemed questionable given Gibbs-White`s penalty skills. The game is heading to penalties.

Brighton 0-0 Nott’m Forest (ET)

118. Brighton pushed for a late goal, but a goal from Joao Pedro was ruled offside. Nottingham Forest are defending to take the game to penalties.

Brighton 0-0 Nott’m Forest (ET)

116. Brighton earned a free-kick in a dangerous position after a foul on Joao Pedro, leading to a corner but no goal.