West Ham 2-2 Leeds United (AET, 2-4 Pens): Visitors End 39-Year Wait for FA Cup Semifinal After Shootout Drama

Leeds United secured their first FA Cup semifinal appearance in 39 years by defeating West Ham United 4-2 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw after extra time. The visitors seemed poised for victory in regulation after goals from Ao Tanaka and Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave them a 2-0 lead deep into stoppage time. However, late strikes from Mateus Fernandes and Axel Disasi forced the match into extra time, where neither side could break the deadlock. In the shootout, misses from West Ham's Jarrod Bowen and Pablo proved costly as Leeds held their nerve to advance.