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Nuno Espírito Santo expressed his delight after Nottingham Forest progressed to the semi-finals of the Emirates FA Cup following a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory against Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Reds progressed following a goalless 120 minutes at the AMEX Stadium, with Forest creating a number of chances to have won the game before extra time.
Matz Sels saved successive spot-kicks from Jack Hinshelwood and Diego Gómez in the shoot-out, giving Ryan Yates the chance to secure Forest’s place in the final four of the competition.
Speaking after the win on the south coast, Nuno said it was like a dream to see the fans celebrating a first semi-final in the FA Cup since 1991.
“We are so happy, all of us. It was a dream seeing our fans like that. There is nothing better.
“If we look back on the game in total, first half we were in control and we had a good defensive shape. It’s very difficult to control Brighton but I think we were able to do it.
“In the second half after we made the changes, I felt the space was there and we had clear chances to win the game.
“Once you’re into extra time, anything can happen with the fatigue and in the end it was Brighton who had the chances.
“But overall, in terms of the performance I think the boys did really well, really well.
“We controlled the midfield and I think we were dominant against a team that is difficult to control and credit to the team for that.
“To win is a huge moment for all of us and especially Ryan Yates, he’s a one club man, club captain. But our attentions now turn to Tuesday.”
