Luton Town came from behind to defeat Forest Green Rovers 4-3 in an incredible FA Cup first-round tie, with a late winner securing the Hatters' passage into the second round. The visitors stunned their hosts by staging a remarkable comeback, scoring three goals in just six minutes at the end of the game.
Forest Green had been on top for much of the match, but Luton equalised just before half-time through an own goal from Forest's goalkeeper. The Hatters took the lead with a header in the 79th minute, only for the visitors to level again in the 90th minute courtesy of a penalty.
However, Luton were awarded another penalty in injury time after Forest Green was awarded one but missed it, and James Justin saw his spot-kick saved before the Hatters' substitute substitute striker, Ethan Horvath, scored from the rebound.
Forest Green had been on top for much of the match, but Luton equalised just before half-time through an own goal from Forest's goalkeeper. The Hatters took the lead with a header in the 79th minute, only for the visitors to level again in the 90th minute courtesy of a penalty.
However, Luton were awarded another penalty in injury time after Forest Green was awarded one but missed it, and James Justin saw his spot-kick saved before the Hatters' substitute substitute striker, Ethan Horvath, scored from the rebound.
this FA Cup tie was insane!! Luton Town's comeback was like something out of a movie! 3 goals in 6 minutes? That's just crazy! 
I mean, Forest Green had them on the ropes for most of the game, but those Hatters just wouldn't give up. And that equalizer from an own goal by their own goalkeeper was just pure luck 
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It's like they were saying "nope, we're not done yet" 
. And that Ethan Horvath fella, he's a hero for scoring from the rebound after James Justin saved his penalty shot 
. I don't think many teams can say they've come back from 4-3 down to win in injury time... this one was just incredible!
they came back so strong, it's like they had a different team out there. That late winner was pure magic! I'm still buzzing about it 
I mean, who expects to come back from 3-1 down in injury time? Only Luton Town 
Ethan Horvath is a hero! The atmosphere must have been electric at the stadium too... did anyone else see this match live or was it on TV?
The FA Cup is truly a showcase of football's unpredictability, and this match was the perfect example.
I mean, can't knock the determination of Ethan Horvath though, he's a total hero now 
. Anyway, I'm so stoked for Luton and their fans, they deserve this win after being down and out 
Those three goals in six minutes was absolute madness!!! 
️ Did u see the stats? Luton had like 30+ shots on goal compared to Forest's 15 
. And can we talk about Ethan Horvath tho?? 
The sub striker scored the winner from the rebound after James Justin missed his pen! 
Their home record is also insane - they've won like 10+ games in a row on their own turf 
. This could be the start of something big for Luton Town! 
It's like they're trying to prove everyone wrong. I was thinking Forest Green were gonna take it all the way and win that tie, but nope! They just can't catch a break when it comes to penalties. That rebound goal by Ethan Horvath was pure magic 
from the ref who gave them that pen after they missed it 
meanwhile luton's subs were just sitting there looking all fresh and energized lol what did forest green do to deserve a penalty but not get it 
its fishy fam
. And that equaliser just before half-time was like a wake-up call, they knew they needed to get back in it.
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It's like they had a team of miracle workers on the pitch. And to be fair, Forest Green was unlucky that one penalty got saved... 
ethan horvath is some player, i mean i've heard of him before but that save by forest green's goalkeeper was insane 
ethan horvath's winner in injury time is just incredible