Leeds beat West Ham on penalties in thriller to reach FA Cup semis

Leeds United have advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals after defeating West Ham United in a penalty shootout. The West Yorkshire club secured progression to the final four following a tightly contested match that required spot-kicks to determine a winner.

The fixture featured a dramatic shift in scoring momentum. Leeds initially took a 2-0 lead, but West Ham responded with a sustained comeback, scoring twice to level the contest at 2-2.

The equalizer forced the match to a penalty shootout, where Leeds successfully converted their attempts to claim the victory. The result marks a significant milestone for the club, as Leeds have now reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1987.

The shootout win confirms the team's place in the latter stages of the tournament and extends their domestic cup campaign into the semi-final round.