West Ham set up Leeds quarter-final after Ouattara’s fluffed Panenka for Brentford
The Guardian · 2026-03-09 · archive
Given their inability to win a knockout tie in normal time, there can be little doubt of the physical impediment that West Ham’s continued prolonged endeavours in this season’s FA Cup must make to their efforts of remaining in the Premier League. But, with an eminently winnable home quarter-final against Leeds United now upcoming, the chance of a rare trip to Wembley is the type of happy distraction any relegation-threatened side can embrace.For the third time in three FA Cup ties, the conventional 90 minutes were insufficient for Nuno Espírito Santo’s team to find a winner, with two goals apiece...
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West Ham United progressed to the FA Cup quarter-finals following a victory over Brentford that required more than ninety minutes to resolve. For the third consecutive match in this competition, the squad led by Nuno Espírito Santo finished level after regulation time, with both sides scoring twice. A successful penalty shootout ultimately decided the encounter, aided by a missed Panenka attempt from the opposition. The Hammers now prepare for a home tie against Leeds United. Despite the ongoing physical strain caused by these extended cup fixtures during a difficult domestic campaign, the opportunity to reach Wembley provides a welcome boost for the team as they navigate their top-flight survival efforts.
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