Nuno Espirito Santo “Relief” as Nottingham Forest Survive Fa Cup Scare – Irvine Times

Forrest, third in the Premier League and the highest-ranked team left in the FA Cup, have prevailed with 4-2 at Stoy Rita in St. James Park after a draw of 2-2 after extra time.

They will host the city of Ipswich in the fifth round on the city site early next month.

“I’m free, I think we’re all,” said Forest Chief Nuno, after Neso Williams sent a fourth perfect punishment for visitors.

“It was not the best game, of course. We started badly, but we reacted well. “

He continued: “With regard to the first half, we were really dominant, we created and changed the result.

“The second half the idea was to close the game, but we admitted to Seth and everything changed.

“Exterity had a man less, so they are very credit to them, but we are in a hurry to decide and are happy to be passing.”

Forest gave up five minutes when Josh Magogenis took advantage of goalkeeper Carlos Miguel to strike at close range.

Ramon Sosa and Taivo Avonius responded to bring Forest forward to half, but the second to Magenis, who was diverted into the “post” by Willie, sent the game to an additional 30 minutes.

Exeter Ed Turns debutant was sent in the 87th minute for a major challenge by Morgan Gibs-White, also a criminal goal scorer with Chris Wood, Elliot Anderson and Williams.

But Forest could not make his extra number of man, although Jota Silva was confronted with a shot against the crossbar and the tree was approaching twice.

The victory came at a price with Awoniyi injuries, which was treated by medics late for about 10 minutes after colliding with Exeter goalkeeper Joe Whitworth and Miguel.

Nuno told Awoniyi: “It was a concussion and I think he broke his nose, so he has a lot of pain.

“But he has a smile on his face because he did an incredible job. He scored and we are delighted with him.

“I think Carlos was subordinate to the blow.”

Exeter, 18th in Sky Bet League One and 59 seats under Forest on the football ladder, they had lost four of their previous five games in a hassle -free run and have allowed 10 goals in their last two games.

Greek head, Gary Caldwell, told ITV: “I’m really proud of the team and the whole football club really.

“We just appeared on penalties, which is a lottery.

“I thought we were exceptional. With 10 men, it was back against the wall. We could win it or lose it near the end. This is a fantastic effort on the part of the players.

“I think this shows the potential and what they are capable of and they can increase their game.

“We have to show this commitment to each other and if we do, I’m sure we have a lot to look forward to. We set the minimum standard. “