Alex Roberts

Wed 12 February 2025 14:37, UK

Nottingham Forest ace Jota Silva took to social media to send a message to the fans after their edgy FA Cup win over Exeter on Tuesday (February 11).

The 25-year-old played the full 90 minutes as the Premier League side narrowly edged past League One Exeter to progress to the FA Cup fifth round.

Exeter took a surprise lead in the fifth minute after second-choice Forest goalkeeper Carlos Miguel was unable to keep hold of a tame effort, dropping the ball directly into the path of Josh Magennis.

Winger Ramon Sosa restored parity for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side in the 15th minute before Taiwo Awoniyi put them ahead just before halftime.

Miguel was responsible for Exeter’s second goal too after the Brazilian was unable to clear his lines from a corner. He was substituted nine minutes later.

The ‘keeper has since taken to social media to send a message to the fans for his role in the draw dispute their eventual penalty win.

Jota Silva gets rare start as Nottingham Forest secure FA Cup progression

The Portuguese winger has struggled to establish himself at Forest this season, starting just eight of his 27 games across all competitions, scoring three goals, and providing two assists in his 1043 minutes of action.

Forest are set to take on Ipswich Town in the fifth round of the FA Cup as they seek to continue their impressive season so far.

Silva is clearly determined to make more of an impression as the season progresses, taking to Instagram to say: “Ready for more.”

Football Insider revealed (February 11) that Forest are looking to build upon their impressive season and have no intention of letting defender Murillo leave for cheap.

Forest’s attention will return to the Premier League as they travel to Fulham on Saturday (February 15) hoping to continue their push towards Champions League qualification.

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