Nottingham Forest wins the lengthy FA Cup match on penalties after avoiding a scare against Exeter.

Nottingham Forest faced a challenging FA Cup fourth-round match against Exeter City on February 11, 2025. The game ended 2-2 after extra time, with Forest eventually winning 4-2 in the penalty shootout.

Match Highlights:

• Early Setback: Exeter’s Josh Magennis capitalized on a goalkeeping error to score in the 5th minute, giving the League One side an early lead.
• Forest’s Response: Ramon Sosa equalized in the 15th minute, followed by Taiwo Awoniyi’s goal in the 37th minute, putting Forest ahead.
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• Exeter’s Resilience: Magennis scored again in the 50th minute, leveling the match at 2-2.
• Late Drama: Exeter’s Ed Turns received a red card in the 87th minute for a high challenge. In stoppage time, Awoniyi suffered a head injury after a collision with Exeter’s goalkeeper, leading to a lengthy delay as he received medical attention before being stretchered off.
• Penalty Shootout: Forest’s Chris Wood, Morgan Gibbs-White, Elliot Anderson, and Neco Williams successfully converted their penalties. Exeter missed two crucial spot-kicks, allowing Forest to advance to the fifth round, where they will host Ipswich Town.
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Despite the victory, the match was marred by Awoniyi’s injury. Reports indicate he was treated for a head injury and taken off on a stretcher. Further updates on his condition are awaited. citeturn0news14

Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo expressed relief after the match, acknowledging the team’s struggles and praising Exeter’s performance. citeturn0search2

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