Nottingham Forest triumphed over Exeter City in a closely contested FA Cup match, winning 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Exeter took an early lead but Forest came back to lead before Exeter equalized again, forcing extra time and ultimately penalties. Forest reached the fifth round for the first time in consecutive seasons since the mid-1990s. Exeter's Josh Magennis emerged as the tournament's top scorer with six goals despite his team's exit, showcasing a remarkable performance throughout the competition.
With a hard-fought win, Forest reached the FA Cup fifth round in consecutive seasons for the first time since they did so during the 1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons.
Though his side exited after a valiant fight, Exeter's Magennis is now the FA Cup's top scorer this season with six goals.
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