'We created the most chances I've seen for a long time'

Former Ipswich striker Alex Mathie says Kieran McKenna's side "did themselves proud" against Nottingham Forest and put in an equally impressive attacking and defensive display.

A shootout defeat left Ipswich with no cup competitions left to contest, meaning all focus can be on the final 11 games of the season and Premier League survival.

"We played well and they created the most chances I've seen for a long time," Mathie told BBC Radio Suffolk. "They also defended well so they did themselves proud.

"The players, staff and fans have given it everything, but it was to be Forest's night.

"The players can take a lot from the game. This season they have been in every game but it's a case of not taking their chances before the teams with top quality put theirs away. That is what has killed us because we can't get back into games.

"There are still loads of points to play for, so I'm still not ruling us out [of staying up]. The job is obviously very difficult but because of the way we are playing, I can't rule us out."

Hear more from Mathie and all the post-match reaction on BBC Sounds