Wrexham Stuns Premier League Rivals in Thrilling FA Cup Tie
In a shocking turn of events, National League side Wrexham pulled off an incredible 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Championship club Nottingham Forest in the third round of the FA Cup. The match ended 3-3 after extra time, with both teams trading blows in a six-goal thriller that will be remembered for years to come.
The game got off to a flying start, with Wrexham's Paul Mullin opening the scoring just four minutes in. Forest responded quickly through Brennan Johnson, but Wrexham regained the lead with another Mullin goal. The visitors levelled the scores twice more, with Liam Boyce and Lewis Grabban both finding the net for Forest.
The match ended 3-3 after 90 minutes, with neither team able to find a winner in regular time. However, it was Wrexham who emerged victorious when the two teams returned to the pitch for penalties. The AFC Wimbledon loanee scored first before Forest's Boyce equalised, but Wrexham goalkeeper Joe Lewis made a crucial save from Johnson to level the scores at 2-2.
The match continued back and forth, with Grabban putting Forest ahead once more. However, it was Wrexham who ultimately prevailed when they converted their final penalty attempt. The victory marked one of the biggest upsets in FA Cup history and has sent shockwaves throughout the football community.
In a shocking turn of events, National League side Wrexham pulled off an incredible 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Championship club Nottingham Forest in the third round of the FA Cup. The match ended 3-3 after extra time, with both teams trading blows in a six-goal thriller that will be remembered for years to come.
The game got off to a flying start, with Wrexham's Paul Mullin opening the scoring just four minutes in. Forest responded quickly through Brennan Johnson, but Wrexham regained the lead with another Mullin goal. The visitors levelled the scores twice more, with Liam Boyce and Lewis Grabban both finding the net for Forest.
The match ended 3-3 after 90 minutes, with neither team able to find a winner in regular time. However, it was Wrexham who emerged victorious when the two teams returned to the pitch for penalties. The AFC Wimbledon loanee scored first before Forest's Boyce equalised, but Wrexham goalkeeper Joe Lewis made a crucial save from Johnson to level the scores at 2-2.
The match continued back and forth, with Grabban putting Forest ahead once more. However, it was Wrexham who ultimately prevailed when they converted their final penalty attempt. The victory marked one of the biggest upsets in FA Cup history and has sent shockwaves throughout the football community.
I mean, I've seen some wild games in my time, but Wrexham beating Nottingham Forest 4-3 in a penalty shootout? That's just crazy talk! 
The fact that they came back from being down by a goal to tie the game and then win it in penalties is just insane. 
And I gotta say, Paul Mullin is on fire right now! 
He's been scoring goals left and right and leading his team to some epic wins. 
They played so bravely and never gave up. And that penalty shootout was insane!! Joe Lewis must be a total legend for making that save to level it up at 2-2. I'm still on the edge of my seat thinking about it... Wrexham, you're the real MVP right now! 
. I have to give credit to Forest, they played some top-notch football out there, but you can't deny the determination and grit of Wrexham's team 
. That Paul Mullin is a goal machine 
. It's just crazy to think that this little guy from the National League just took down a Premier League club in the FA Cup. The football community is buzzing, and I'm here for it 
. One thing though, Nottingham Forest had some golden chances to win that game, so I wouldn't say they got fully "stunned" 
... but still, that's one of the biggest upsets in FA Cup history, no doubt about it! 
OMG I'm still trying to process what I just read! A National League team beating a Championship club 4-3 on pens is insane! 
. And Paul Mullin, man... he's a genius 
. Nottingham Forest must've been totally out of sync with each other, like they were speaking different languages or something 
and Joe Lewis's save from Johnson in the penalty shootout is still giving me life 
! It just goes to show that you never know what's gonna happen in football, even in the FA Cup! The underdog story of Wrexham is definitely one for the books 
. Can't wait to see how this upset affects the rest of the tournament 
. i think this is proof that anything can happen in football. even the lower divisions can take on the best and come out on top. it's so inspiring to see the underdogs do well and i'm sure fans everywhere are feeling all the feels 
how do they even train their players 2 score goals in every other min ?? 
! Wrexham's fans must be over the moon right now 
️. The question is, how will Forest bounce back from this? Can they get their revenge and make a run for promotion? We'll have to wait and see