Hucknall born Joe Worrall scores as Nottingham Forest stun holders Leicester City in the FA Cup

By Tom Surgay 10th Feb 2022

Joe Worrall (pictured) scored as Nottingham Forest knocked Leicester out of the FA Cup. Photo Credit: Nottingham Forest F.C. This file is made available under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication.
Joe Worrall (pictured) scored as Nottingham Forest knocked Leicester out of the FA Cup. Photo Credit: Nottingham Forest F.C. This file is made available under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication.

Hucknall born Joe Worrall was on the scoresheet for Nottingham Forest as they pulled off a major shock by beating holders Leicester City 4-1 in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

The defender, who captained the side in the absence of the injured Lewis Grabban, headed home James Garner's corner just after half an hour to make it three nil.

He got free of his marker in the box to nod Garner's delivery into the net and beyond goalkeeper Danny Ward and Youri Tielemans who was covering on the line.

Worrall's header followed goals from Philip Zinckernagel and Brennan Johnson.

Kelechi Iheanacho grabbed what proved to be merely a consolation goal, just before halftime with an accurate finish from a tight angle, following an error from Brice Samba.

However, Djed Spence added a fourth to put the game beyond The Foxes with a calm finish with the outside of his foot just after the hour mark.

This was the first time Forest have reached the fifth round of the competition since the 2013/14 season.

Next, they will face fellow championship side Huddersfield Town at The City Ground, on Tuesday 1 March for a place in the quarter finals.

     

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