Struijk penalty sends Leeds to first FA Cup semi-final since 1987
BBC Sport · 2026-04-05 · archive
Watch Pascal Struijk's score the winning penalty in Leeds United's shootout against West Ham to send the Yorkshire side to their first FA Cup semi-final in 39 years.
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West Ham United have been eliminated from the current FA Cup following a penalty shootout defeat against Leeds United. The contest was decided from the spot, where Pascal Struijk converted the decisive penalty to secure victory for the Yorkshire club. This result marks a significant milestone for Leeds, as they progress to the semi-final stage of the tournament for the first time since 1987. For the Hammers, the loss ends their pursuit of the trophy this season after failing to prevail in the high-pressure shootout. Leeds now prepare for their first appearance in the final four in nearly forty years.
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