Crystal Palace secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage, earning a place in the FA Cup semi-finals. Strong performances from Eberechi Eze, Ismaïla Sarr, and Eddie Nketiah powered Palace past their opponents.
The match took place on March 29, 2025, at Craven Cottage in London. Palace took control in the first half. In the 34th minute, Eberechi Eze opened the scoring with a precise shot from outside the box. Just four minutes later, Ismaïla Sarr doubled the lead, heading in a well-placed cross from Eze.
Fulham struggled to respond despite maintaining possession. They created chances but failed to convert. As the match continued, Palace’s defense remained solid, preventing any real threat from the home side. In the 75th minute, substitute Eddie Nketiah sealed the win with a clinical finish, slipping the ball through the goalkeeper’s legs. This goal secured Palace’s spot in the semi-finals and ended Fulham’s FA Cup run.
Eze stood out with a goal and an assist, showing his growing influence on the pitch. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson also played a key role, making crucial saves to maintain a clean sheet. Fulham, despite their attacking efforts, found it difficult to break through Palace’s well-organized defense.
With this win, Crystal Palace moves into the FA Cup semi-finals for the second time in four seasons. The team’s recent strong performances have raised hopes among fans. The semi-final draw will take place soon, revealing Palace’s next challenge in their quest for the FA Cup trophy.
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