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Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels during the Emirates FA Cup quarter final match at the Amex Stadium, Brighton and Hove, March 29, 2025
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MATZ SELS was Nottingham Forest’s penalty hero yet again as they reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 34 years at the weekend.
The Belgian goalkeeper saved spot-kicks from Jack Hinshelwood and Diego Gomez as Forest beat Brighton 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw at Falmer Stadium.
Sels had previously made crucial saves in the shoot-outs against Exeter and Ipswich in the previous two rounds.
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