Nottingham Forest defeats Exeter on penalties in FA Cup thriller

Nottingham Forest narrowly defeated 10-man Exeter City in an FA Cup fourth-round clash, winning 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Exeter took an early lead through Josh Magennis, who scored twice, but Forest equalized twice with goals from Ramón Sosa and Taiwo Awoniyi. The match was marked by Ed Turns' red card for Exeter late in the game and a serious injury to Awoniyi, who was stretchered off. Despite making ten changes from their previous match, Forest managed to progress and will face Ipswich Town in the next round. The game showcased a fierce contest, with Exeter giving a strong performance against the higher-ranked Premier League side. This victory came after Forest's recent warm-weather training camp in Dubai, where they prepared for the match.