West Ham reach FA Cup quarter-finals after penalty shootout win over Brentford

West Ham United have advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 10 years after defeating London rivals Brentford 5-3 in a penalty shootout The tightly contested match finished 2-2, requiring penalties to decide the winner

The victory marks a significant milestone for the club, which had not reached the last eight of the prestigious tournament for a decade The result was secured after a tense shootout, concluding a hard-fought encounter between the two sides West Ham's progression ensures their campaign continues in the historic cup competition, and they now await the draw for the quarter-final stage