AFC Wimbledon, a League Two team, ousted Premier League side Ipswich Town from the Carabao Cup, thanks to their standout goalkeeper, Owen Goodman. The conclusion of the match, a 2-2 draw, resulted in penalty shootouts. Ipswich’s Ali Al-Hamadi, a former Wimbledon player, scored the opening goal but was equalised by Omar Bugiel for Wimbledon just ahead of half-time. The hosts then took a 2-1 lead courtesy of Mathew Stevens in the 56th minute, only for Conor Chaplin to level the playing field following an error from Goodman. Despite Jake Reeves’ missed shot over the crossbar putting Ipswich in a favourable position, Goodman redeemed himself with two impressive saves against Jack Taylor and Omari Hutchinson, enabling Isaac Ogundere to secure the victory with the final penalty kick.
In other news, Chiedozie Ogbene made his debut appearance in this heated match after transferring from Luton Town, and Irish defender Dara O’Shea also had his first outing. Nottingham Forest, with Andrew Omobamidele in the squad, lost to Newcastle United in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw at City Ground. Joe Willock helped Newcastle score early on before Jota Silva’s second-half equaliser for Forest, but ultimately Newcastle prevailed in the shootout.
Elsewhere in the league, West Ham edged out Bournemouth 1-0 in an all-Premier League match, thanks to a late goal from Jarrod Bowen. Additionally, Wolves, Brentford, Southampton and Wycombe moved forward to the third round of the competition.