Penalty Shootout
Nottingham Forest advance past Midtjylland on penalties
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Nottingham Forest reached the Europa League quarter-finals by defeating Midtjylland 2-1 after extra time and 3-0 on penalties in their round-of-16 second-leg tie. Nicolas Dominguez and Ryan Yates scored for the visitors, with Martin Erlic replying for the hosts in a 2-2 aggregate draw. The win came despite heavy rotation by manager Vitor Pereira.
Leeds United advanced to the FA Cup fifth round after defeating Birmingham City 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Goalkeeper Lucas Perri made crucial saves, including one in the shootout, to secure the victory at St Andrew’s. The match highlighted strong performances from both sides in the fourth-round clash.
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SC Freiburg defeated Hertha BSC 5-4 on penalties in the DFB-Pokal quarterfinals to reach the semifinals. After a 1-1 draw in extra time, goalkeeper Florian Müller saved the decisive penalty from Pascal Klemens. Hertha's dream of a first cup final at the Olympiastadion has been shattered.