14 h. ago How the Serie A title could be decided by a penalty shootout

The title race between Inter and Napoli could come down to a 90-minute playoff

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33 h. ago Hearts 'cheated' out of penalty shootout by John Beaton as Gary Mackay urges Jambos to demand SFA answers

Beaton showed Cammy Devlin a second yellow card in extra time against Aberdeen after dismissing Michael Steinwender

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2 w. ago Aston Villa’s Emi Martínez riles PSG by wearing World Cup triumph cap

Argentinian provokes French club on arrival in ParisEmery praises ‘mature’ goalkeeper before quarter-finalUnai Emery insisted Emiliano Martínez will handle the heat in Aston Villa’s Champions League quarter-final at the Parc des Princes, after the Argentina goalkeeper riled Paris Saint-Germain by wearing a cap showing off his World Cup triumph over France and appearing to feature a rooster, a national symbol.Martínez, who trained with the Argentina flag dyed into his hair, was the pantomime villain when his penalty shootout save and mind games helped his country to victory in in 2022. Martínez was heavily jeered and booked twice in Lille in a memorable Europa Conference League victory 12 months ago, his first game in France since those Qatar antics. The Villa manager said Martínez, whom he first worked with at Arsenal, has matured and learnt to control his emotions. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ian Wright reveals concerns about Arsenal star for Real Madrid clash

Ian Wright is worried about Arsenal's chances in a possible penalty shootout against Real Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final because David Raya commits to his dive too early

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2 w. ago Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio continue form as Aston Villa leap past Brighton

Fabian Hürzeler has had better weeks. After the agony of being dumped out of the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday by Nottingham Forest in a penalty shootout, there was more heartache for the Brighton manager as Marcus Rashford’s third goal in his last two matches, yet another for Marco Asensio and Donyell Malen’s first for the club gave Aston Villa a crucial victory in the battle for a top-five finish.It meant Unai Emery’s side moved above Brighton and vastly improved their chances of matching last season’s achievement of qualifying for the Champions League. They still have to play fourth- and fifth-placed Manchester City and Newcastle in the run-in but after making some shrewd acquisitions in January, including Rashford and Asensio – who now has eight goals for Villa since joining on loan from Paris Saint-Germain – you wouldn’t bet against them doing it. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio on target as Aston Villa leapfrog Brighton

Fabian Hürzeler has had better weeks. After the agony of being dumped out of the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday by Nottingham Forest in a penalty shootout, there was more heartache for the Brighton manager as Marcus Rashford’s third goal in his last two matches, yet another for Marco Asensio and Donyell Malen’s first for the club gave Aston Villa a crucial victory in the battle for a top-five finish.It meant Unai Emery’s side moved above Brighton and vastly improved their chances of matching last season’s achievement of qualifying for the Champions League. They still have to play fourth- and fifth-placed Manchester City and Newcastle in the run-in but after making some shrewd acquisitions in January, including Rashford and Asensio – who now has eight goals for Villa since joining on loan from Paris Saint-Germain – you wouldn’t bet against them doing it. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Nuno applauds Nottingham Forest after reaching Wembley FA Cup semi

Forest clinch third successive shootout win in FA Cup‘It is a huge moment for us in our journey together’Nuno Espírito Santo paid tribute to goalkeeper Matz Sels and his Nottingham Forest team after they beat Brighton in a penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the first time in more than 30 years.Having seen off Exeter and Ipswich in rounds four and five, Sels consulted notes on his water bottle before saving spot-kicks from Jack Hinshelwood and Diego Gómez after both sides had cancelled each other out during normal and extra time. It was left to the captain Ryan Yates to score the winning penalty for Forest, who are also on course to qualify for next season’s Champions League via the Premier League, even if he will miss the semi-final having been booked during extra time. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Nottingham Forest’s fairytale season continues with penalty shootout triumph at Brighton

Brighton 0-0 Nottingham Forest (Forest win 4-3 on pens): After an abject game, Ryan Yates scored the winner in the shootout to send Forest through to a Wembley semi-final

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3 w. ago Sels saves edge Nottingham Forest past Brighton on penalties to reach FA Cup semis

This season just keeps getting better for Nottingham Forest. A third successive penalty shootout victory in this season’s FA Cup thanks to the heroics of goalkeeper Matz Sels booked a place in the semi-final for the first time since 1991 as Nuno Espírito Santo’s side showed all their fighting spirit that has served them so well in the Premier League.The Forest manager will argue that it was the result they deserved after the video assistant referee’s controversial decision to overrule a second-half penalty that was originally awarded by referee Peter Bankes. But having come closest to winning it during extra time, this was a bitter pill for Fabian Hürzeler and his side to swallow as they attempted to reach a third semi-final in seven seasons. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Brighton v Nottingham Forest LIVE: Forest win dramatic penalty shootout to seal FA Cup semi

Brighton 0-0 Nottingham Forest (Forest win 4-3 on pens): After an abject game, Ryan Yates scored the winner in the shootout to send Forest through to a Wembley semi-final

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3 w. ago Brighton vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: FA Cup result, latest updates and reaction after penalty shootout

Premier League rivals clash for a place alongside Crystal Palace in the semi-finals at Wembley

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last month Juventus sack manager Thiago Motta and bring in Igor Tudor as replacement

Former Bologna coach leaves after just nine monthsAxe follows heavy defeats by Atalanta and FiorentinaJuventus have sacked Thiago Motta as manager and appointed Igor Tudor as his replacement. The decision comes after Motta guided the club to consecutive heavy defeats in Serie A, losing 4-0 at home to Atalanta and 3-0 at Fiorentina.Those losses left Juve fifth in the table, 12 points behind the leaders, Inter. The 42-year-old’s side were also surprisingly knocked out of the Champions League in the playoff round by PSV Eindhoven in February. Less than a week later, they exited the Coppa Italia, knocked out by Empoli after a penalty shootout in the quarter-finals. Continue reading...

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