Leeds Overcome West Ham in Epic FA Cup Quarter-Final Thriller
Key Takeaways
- Leeds beat West Ham on penalties to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.
- West Ham forced extra time with a stoppage-time comeback from 2-0 down.
- Lucas Perri saved Jarrod Bowen's penalty as Leeds prevailed 4-2 in shootout.
Dramatic Comeback
Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years.
They led 2-0 in stoppage time before West Ham scored twice to force extra time.
West Ham had two goals disallowed in extra time.
Areola was injured and Herrick made his debut in the shootout.
Leeds won the shootout 4-2 with Perri the hero.
Penalty Shootout Controversy
There was controversy about where the shootout would take place.
Herrick saved the opening penalty on his debut.
Perri saved two penalties including from Jarrod Bowen.
The match featured 39 shots and 11 minutes of added time.
This was a stark contrast to Man City's game which had no added time.
Aftermath and Reactions
Nuno called it a tough exit.
West Ham return to Premier League action next Friday.
Leeds celebrated reaching the semi-final for the first time since 1987.
Both teams are knee deep in the Premier League relegation scrap.
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