Nottingham Forest fans were overwhelmingly "proud" of their team despite a disappointing defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
The Reds' hopes of reaching Wembley for the second time in less than a year were slim before kickoff after they lost the first leg 3-0 at the City Ground. Ultimately the home side's greater squad depth and Erik ten Hag's substitutions were the difference on the night.
Anthony Martial, who came on just after the hour mark, tapped the ball in to break the deadlock in the 73rd minute. Moments later Fred was set up by another sub, Marcus Rashford, to seal victory (5-0 on aggregate) and a 10th EFL Cup final appearance in the Red Devils' history.
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Here is how some of the Nottingham Forest supporters had to say about the result on Twitter after the final whistle:
Karl: Great run in the cup well done lads, but focus always remains on the mission at hand staying in the premier league, onwards and upwards COYR
Kian: Fair play lads. Wished for something but it wasn’t to be. Can only applaud your efforts to get to this position in the first place.
LowerBridgMart: Good 1st half, done incredible to get to a semi with perspective. On to United State of Leeds.
R: Considering where we were 18 months ago to how far we’ve come. Still proud of the lads & the club.
The East Anglian Tricky Tree: You know what proud of the boys tonight! We’re talking about playing united at OT in a semi final here, saw massive improvements on previous united games (in the 1st half) Don’t forget we’re still the new boys. Big things to come for us trees I’m sure.
Nffc123: Proud of the lads did amazing to get her now focus on the league.
FoodFunForest: Hope Jesse isn't out for too long. Shame we couldn't have taken one of those chances in the first half. Now let's get people healthy and get ourselves mathematically safe as soon as possible.
Nathan C: Just going to focus on the positives. Mangala, Scarpa, Danilo, and Boly (despite the mistake).
Henrik Johansen: As expected… We gift goals and create very little… Now its all about PL!
ABC2019: Proud of the lads #NFFC
CityGroundShelf: Not that it would of made a slight bit of difference. Been outclassed. But it’s an absolute travesty we haven’t scored over the two legs. Had great chances. In both games.
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