Luton Hatters Thrash Forest Green in FA Cup Thriller as Stoppage-Time Winner Secures Second Round Spot.
In a match that will be remembered for years to come, Jack Wilshere's Luton Hatters edged past National League side Forest Green Rovers 4-3 in an incredible FA Cup first round encounter at Kenilworth Road. A late stoppage-time winner from Gideon Kodua sealed the victory, sending Luton through to the second round.
The hosts had a dominant start, with Nahki Wells scoring on 23 minutes after Lamine Fanne slotted home from close range. Cohen Bramall's 30-yard free-kick doubled Luton's lead just before halftime, giving them a 2-0 advantage.
Wells was again on target in the second period, netting from close range to make it 3-0. However, Forest Green began to push back strongly after Tom Knowles' drive flicked off Teden Mengi, with Josh Keeley beating the Luton goalkeeper to halve the deficit on 61 minutes.
The visitors continued their fightback, as Aidan Dausch fired home to level the scores at 3-3 just before halftime. Laurent Mendy's late header against the crossbar and Knowles' wayward shot from close range also denied Forest Green a second equalizer in injury time.
In stoppage-time, Jerry Yates sent Gideon Kodua away to make it 4-3, securing Luton's passage into the FA Cup second round. Despite their valiant effort, Forest Green Rovers could not find a way back, and the Hatters celebrated a thrilling win that will be remembered for years to come.
In a match that will be remembered for years to come, Jack Wilshere's Luton Hatters edged past National League side Forest Green Rovers 4-3 in an incredible FA Cup first round encounter at Kenilworth Road. A late stoppage-time winner from Gideon Kodua sealed the victory, sending Luton through to the second round.
The hosts had a dominant start, with Nahki Wells scoring on 23 minutes after Lamine Fanne slotted home from close range. Cohen Bramall's 30-yard free-kick doubled Luton's lead just before halftime, giving them a 2-0 advantage.
Wells was again on target in the second period, netting from close range to make it 3-0. However, Forest Green began to push back strongly after Tom Knowles' drive flicked off Teden Mengi, with Josh Keeley beating the Luton goalkeeper to halve the deficit on 61 minutes.
The visitors continued their fightback, as Aidan Dausch fired home to level the scores at 3-3 just before halftime. Laurent Mendy's late header against the crossbar and Knowles' wayward shot from close range also denied Forest Green a second equalizer in injury time.
In stoppage-time, Jerry Yates sent Gideon Kodua away to make it 4-3, securing Luton's passage into the FA Cup second round. Despite their valiant effort, Forest Green Rovers could not find a way back, and the Hatters celebrated a thrilling win that will be remembered for years to come.
OMG can u believe wat just happened?? Luton Hatters came from NOWHERE to take down Forest Green Rovers 4-3 in the most epic FA Cup match EVER!!! 
I'm literally SHAKING right now Gideon Kodua's stoppage-time winner sealed it for them and I'M DEAD 
. Nahki Wells was on FIRE 
Josh Keeley's equalizer was a major setback for the Hatters, BUT THEY BATTLED BACK!!! 
Aidan Dausch's goal levelled it at 3-3, I was on the edge of my seat 
. Luton's squad depth is SO impressive, they really are a well-oiled machine 
. Second round bound! 
nahki wells is such a talented player he's on fire right now 
can't wait for the next match lol 
i feel bad for forest green though, they had so many chances to equalize but just couldn't quite get over the line 
anyway cant wait to see what luton does next in the fa cup! 
and that late winner from Gideon Kodua was pure magic 
️ but yeah 4-3 is not bad for Forest Green, maybe they can work on their defending 
. anyway, congrats to luton on making it to the fa cup second round 
. Luton Hatters just so happen to have a super strong team with connections to the FA Cup's top brass... coincidence? 
Nahki Wells' hat-trick was suspiciously consistent with his sponsorship deal with a major energy drink company... and did you notice how many of those drinks were on sale at Kenilworth Road during the match? 
I'm not saying it was rigged, but... 
. overall, a thriller of a match that will b remembered 4 years 2 come 
. Nahki Wells is on FIRE