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A late goal in ET from Chris Wood made Nottingham qualify for fourth round.

Nottingham Forest narrowly overcame a significant challenge in the FA Cup third-round replay against Blackpool, claiming a 3-2 victory in extra time, with Chris Wood scoring the decisive goal.

Despite Forest taking a 2-0 lead, Blackpool fought back, forcing the match into extra time. The Premier League side ultimately secured the win through Wood’s late goal.

The team is set to face Bristol City in the fourth round. Additionally, there are discussions about the team facing potential charges for breaching Premier League financial rules.

Manager Nuno has been credited with instilling momentum in the team, with recent victories in the league and the FA Cup.

Nottingham Forest is currently positioned 15th in the Premier League and is displaying a sense of togetherness. Ryan Yates was awarded the player of the match for his standout performance in the challenging match.