Nottingham Forest edges Exeter City on penalties in FA Cup Fourth Round

Nottingham Forest narrowly defeated Exeter City 4-2 on penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw in the FA Cup fourth round. The match saw Exeter take an early lead through Josh Magennis, only for Forest to equalize via Ramon Sosa and then take the lead with a stunning goal from Taiwo Awoniyi. Magennis struck again to level the score in the second half, resulting in a tense finish that included a red card for Exeter's Ed Turns. Awoniyi's performance was particularly noteworthy, marking his return to form after struggling earlier in the season. Despite the scare, Forest advanced to the fifth round where they will face Ipswich Town. The match highlighted Exeter's resilience and Forest's need for improvement despite their victory.