Brighton were knocked out of the FA Cup in cruel fashion as they lost to Nottingham Forest on penalties after the scores finished 0-0 after extra-time.
Goalkeeper Matz Sels was the hero for the Forest as he saved penalties from Jack Hinshelwood and Diego Gomez.
The first half was a cagey affair with plenty of tension but little in the way of quality action. Forest were just about the better team and Bart Verbruggen was forced into action to deny Taiwo Awoniyi with his feet.
Brighton’s best moments came when Pervis Estupinan forced an uncomfortable save from Sels, while Carlos Baleba was just off target with a left-footed screamer from the edge of the box.
Georginio turned sharply and flashed one over the bar just after the interval and there was controversy on 65 minutes when Kaoru Mitoma went to ground to challenge Elliott Anderson.
Referee Peter banks awarded a penalty but changed his mind after VAR intervention. A let off for Brighton. The teams could not be separated and extra-time was required. Brighton’s best moment in extra time saw Diego Gomez power a header towards the top corner which which brilliantly saved by Sels.
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9. Georginio 6
Hobbled off on 74 minutes. Hopefully the injury is not a bad one. He looked in distress and seen during the penalty shootout with a protective boot. Replaced by Gruda. Photo: GLYN KIRK
10. Kaoru Mitoma 5
Not his best display and slightly fortunate to get away with conceding a penalty on Elliott Anderson. Replaced by Adingra on 75 minutes. Photo: Mike Hewitt
11. Danny Welbeck 6
Linked the play well but a chance did not fall his way. Faded in the second half and replaced by Pedro. Photo: Gareth Copley