Brice Samba the hero as Nottingham Forest reach play-off final
Brice Samba saved three penalties as Nottingham Forest reached the Sky Bet Championship play-off final courtesy of a nerve-shredding 3-2 shootout win over Sheffield United.
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Watch: Billy Sharp Knocked Down By Fan's Rugby Tackle Amid Pitch Invasion After Championship Playoffs
Nottingham Forest on Wednesday reached the final of the Championship playoffs after beating Sheffield United on penalties at the City Ground. However, Forest's jubilation of reaching a step closer to ending their 23-year absence from the Premier League was overshadowed by a pitch invader, who attacked former Forest player and Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp. Videos of the incident emerged on social media after fans invaded the pitch to celebrate Forest's win. Sharp, who missed the second leg of the semi-final tie due to an injury, was blind-sighted by a charging supporter while he was standing near the touchline.
Brennan Johnson shares six-word message following Nottingham Forest’s play-off victory
Brennan Johnson has taken to Instagram to share a message with Nottingham Forest’s supporters following his side’s dramatic play-off semi-final victory over Sheffield United.
Forget Samba: Forest’s “unbelievable” brute who won 12 duels was Cooper’s unsung hero - opinion
Nottingham Forest are through to the Championship play-off final after a dramatic ending to their two-leg challenge to beat Sheffield United to a trip to Wembley and potential promotion back into the Premier League for the first time in 23 years.
Nottingham Forest need penalties to reach playoff final
Nottingham Forest are one game away from returning to the Premier League for the first time since 1999 after edging out Sheffield United on penalties in a dramatic Championship playoff semi-final.
Steve Cooper sends 'special' message to Nottingham Forest fans after dramatic shootout victory
Head coach Steve Cooper saluted the City Ground crowd for helping to carry Nottingham Forest over the line in their play-offs semi-final.
Brice Samba had list of every Sheffield United player and where they put penalties on bottle
Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Brice Samba was the hero as he saved three penalties in the shootout to send his side through to the Championship playoff final at the expense of Sheffield United.
Brice Samba: Forest goalkeeper had list of penalty takers on water bottle
Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Brice Samba was the hero as he saved three penalties in the shootout to send his side through to the Championship playoff final at the expense of Sheffield United.