Wrexham Stuns Premier League Rivals Nottingham Forest in Six-Goal Thriller and Penalty Shootout
In a breathtaking FA Cup third-round encounter, Wrexham AFC came from behind to draw 3-3 with Nottingham Forest before securing a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout victory over the Premier League side. The match was played at Rodney Parade Stadium on Saturday evening.
Nottingham Forest took control of the game early on, but Wrexham's relentless pressure eventually paid off as they scored three unanswered goals to level the scoreline. Phil Parkinson's men had taken a 1-0 lead via an early strike, only for Wrexham to equalize through their star striker, Paul Mullin.
Forest took the lead again in the second half, but Wrexham continued to push forward and were rewarded with a stunning consolation goal from Ryan Edwards. The match remained deadlocked at 2-2 until Forest's Joe Worrall sealed the draw with a late header, forcing the game into extra time.
Despite the intense pressure, neither side could find a winner in 90 minutes of play, sending the contest into a penalty shootout. After both teams converted their initial penalties, Wrexham regained the upper hand with Phil Parkinson's men missing their third attempt. Wrexham then capitalized on Forest's misfortune to take control, scoring three consecutive penalties to seal a stunning victory.
The win marked a significant upset in the FA Cup, as Wrexham โ currently competing in League One โ defeated a Premier League side for the first time in their history.
In a breathtaking FA Cup third-round encounter, Wrexham AFC came from behind to draw 3-3 with Nottingham Forest before securing a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout victory over the Premier League side. The match was played at Rodney Parade Stadium on Saturday evening.
Nottingham Forest took control of the game early on, but Wrexham's relentless pressure eventually paid off as they scored three unanswered goals to level the scoreline. Phil Parkinson's men had taken a 1-0 lead via an early strike, only for Wrexham to equalize through their star striker, Paul Mullin.
Forest took the lead again in the second half, but Wrexham continued to push forward and were rewarded with a stunning consolation goal from Ryan Edwards. The match remained deadlocked at 2-2 until Forest's Joe Worrall sealed the draw with a late header, forcing the game into extra time.
Despite the intense pressure, neither side could find a winner in 90 minutes of play, sending the contest into a penalty shootout. After both teams converted their initial penalties, Wrexham regained the upper hand with Phil Parkinson's men missing their third attempt. Wrexham then capitalized on Forest's misfortune to take control, scoring three consecutive penalties to seal a stunning victory.
The win marked a significant upset in the FA Cup, as Wrexham โ currently competing in League One โ defeated a Premier League side for the first time in their history.