Cup Tensions Escalate: Newcastle's Dramatic Penalty Triumph and AFC Wimbledon's Shock Upset

Newcastle United edged out Nottingham Forest 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup. AFC Wimbledon stunned Ipswich with a 4-2 penalty victory following a 2-2 draw. Elsewhere, Bournemouth fell to West Ham 1-0 due to a deflected 88th-minute goal by Jarrod Bowen.

In a thrilling League Cup encounter, Newcastle United dramatically edged out Nottingham Forest 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Premier League teams Bournemouth, Ipswich Town, and Cardiff City also faced challenges, with AFC Wimbledon delivering a major upset by beating newly-promoted Ipswich on spot kicks after a lively 2-2 draw.

Bournemouth's clash with West Ham United was settled by an 88th-minute, deflected Jarrod Bowen goal, marking their early exit. Newcastle swiped the lead with Joe Willock's early strike, although he soon exited due to a thigh injury. Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali returned impressively from a 10-month ban, though Jota Silva's equaliser kept the contest hanging.

The night saw more excitement with Ipswich forcing a shootout after Conor Chaplin's late equaliser, only to be denied by AFC Wimbledon's Owen Goodman. Championship side Cardiff faced a goal-fest against Southampton, eventually losing 5-3. Premier League teams Wolves and Brentford also advanced, defeating Burnley and Colchester United respectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)