Forest advanced to the quarter-finals after a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout win, following a 1-1 draw after regulation and extra time.
Aina featured for the full 90 minutes, while Awoniyi, who started the game, was substituted for Chris Wood.
According to *Nottingham Post*, Aina earned a 6.5/10 rating while Awoniyi was rated 5.5/10.
Commenting on Aina’s performance, the publication wrote: “A bit better from the full-back after a dip in form in the Premier League. Looked steadier defensively than he has in recent games and did try to push on a bit, especially in the second half.”
For Awoniyi: “Didn’t get a great deal by way of service in the first half as the Reds lacked a spark in the final third. Touch let him down when the situation improved after the break. Quite a tough evening for the front man.”
Forest will face Premier League rivals Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
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