James McClean misses penalty but Wrexham stun Nottingham Forest in shootout after FA Cup thriller

Wrexham were not to be denied their first top-flight FA Cup scalp for 26 years.
James McClean misses penalty but Wrexham stun Nottingham Forest in shootout after FA Cup thriller

WELCOME TO WREXHAM: Wrexham’s Oliver Rathbone celebrates with team-mates after scoring in their 3-2 FA Cup victory over Nottingham Forest (Nick Potts/PA)

Wrexham won an FA Cup third-round thriller in front of Hollywood owner Ryan Reynolds as Nottingham Forest were dumped out of the competition on penalties after a 3-3 draw.

Arthur Okonkwo was the Wrexham hero with stops from Igor Jesus and Omari Hutchinson giving them a 4-3 victory on spot-kicks after Josh Windass, Callum Doyle, George Thomason and Jay Rodriguez had converted from the spot.

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