Daniel Farke sends message to Leeds fans as he confirms penalty row before West Ham clash

Daniel Farke sends message to Leeds fans as he confirms penalty row before West Ham clashLeeds have reached their first FA Cup semi final in almost 40 years after a rollercoaster clash with West Ham, where the drama started before a ball was kicked in angerCommentsSportJohn Cross Chief Football Writer21:00, 05 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesDaniel Farke has guided Leeds to an FA Cup semi final for the first time in 39 yearsDaniel Farke says it will mean “the world to Leeds fans” after reaching their first FA Cup semi final in 39 years.‌Leeds won an epic quarter final which lasted three hours and six minutes after Pascal Struijk hit the winning spot kick in a shoot-out after West Ham scored twice in injury time to take the tie to extra time and penalties.‌It sets up a showdown with Chelsea after Manchester City were drawn against Southampton following the epic quarter final at West Ham.‌Leeds boss Farke said: “We always do it the tough way, never the easy way. It was a crazy game but we fought for this piece of history and I’m just proud of the boys. To keep the nerves and win the penalty shootout shows great mentality and character.READ MORE: FA Cup semi-final draw in full as Man City and Chelsea discover Wembley opponentsOPINIONJohn CrossLeeds outlast West Ham in instant FA Cup epic lasting more than THREE HOURSLeeds United FC