On March 3, 2025, Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town faced off in a thrilling FA Cup fifth-round match at the City Ground. The game concluded in a 1-1 draw after regular and extra time, with Nottingham Forest advancing to the quarter-finals by winning the penalty shootout 5-4.
Match Overview
The match began with both teams displaying cautious play, focusing on maintaining possession and probing for weaknesses in their opponent’s defense. As the first half progressed, Ipswich Town started to assert themselves, creating several scoring opportunities. Their efforts paid off when George Hirst scored a goal, giving Ipswich a 1-0 lead.
Nottingham Forest responded with increased urgency, pushing forward in search of an equalizer. Their persistence was rewarded when Ryan Yates scored with a powerful header, leveling the score at 1-1.
Key Moments
Both teams had opportunities to secure a win during regular and extra time. Notably, Yates had a goal disallowed, and Callum Hudson-Odoi struck the crossbar with a powerful shot. Despite these chances, neither team could break the deadlock, leading to a penalty shootout. citeturn0news14
Penalty Shootout
In the shootout, Nottingham Forest displayed composure, with Chris Wood, Morgan Gibbs-White, Elliott Anderson, Neco Williams, and Callum Hudson-Odoi all converting their penalties. Ipswich Town matched them until Jack Taylor’s attempt missed, handing Forest a 5-4 victory in the shootout. cite turn0news14
Looking Ahead
With this victory, Nottingham Forest secured a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Brighton. cite turn0news14
For a visual recap of Nottingham Forest’s recent performance against Ipswich Town, you can watch the match highlights below:
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