Leeds beat West Ham on penalties after thrilling tie to reach FA Cup semis
The Story So Far
West Ham United exited the FA Cup following a penalty shootout defeat to Leeds United in a closely contested fixture. The Hammers initially trailed by two goals and looked likely to be eliminated before staging a spirited late comeback. Two quick goals in the final minutes of normal time allowed the side to level the score and send the match into extra time. After a scoreless additional period, the tie was decided by spot-kicks. Leeds successfully converted their attempts to progress to their first semi-final in this competition since 1987, ending West Ham's hopes of advancing further in the tournament.
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