The FA Cup quarter-finals wrapped up in dramatic fashion, with Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, and Manchester City advancing to the semi-finals on Sunday. Fans are now gearing up for blockbuster clashes at Wembley Stadium in late April. Crystal Palace Cruise Past Fulham Crystal Palace secured their spot with a commanding 3-0 victory over Fulham at Selhurst Park.
Eberechi Eze set the tone with a clinical finish before Ismaila Sarr and Eddie Nketiah added to the tally. Palace manager Roy Hodgson expressed confidence in his side’s readiness for the next challenge, saying, “This team is hitting its stride at the right moment.” Nottingham Forest Edge Brighton in Penalty Drama Nottingham Forest stunned Brighton & Hove Albion with a nerve-racking penalty shootout victory after a 1-1 draw in regular time.
Ryan Yates scored the decisive penalty, marking Forest’s first FA Cup semi-final appearance since 1991. Goalkeeper Matz Sels was the hero, pulling off two crucial saves during the shootout. Forest coach Steve Cooper called it a “historic night for the club.
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