Crystal Palace have won the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory over Manchester City at Wembley, securing their first-ever major trophy.
Eberechi Eze’s 16th-minute goal put Palace ahead with their first attack of the match, before an inspired Dean Henderson saved Omar Marmoush’s penalty.
Ten minutes of extra time was added to the second half, but the Eagles held on.
“No words, man,” said a stunned Eze to ITV.open mobile menu
Crystal Palace win FA Cup, securing first-ever major trophy
Crystal Palace have won the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory over Manchester City at Wembley, securing their first-ever major trophy.
Eberechi Eze’s 16th-minute goal put Palace ahead with their first attack of the match, before an inspired Dean Henderson saved Omar Marmoush’s penalty.
Ten minutes of extra time was added to the second half, but the Eagles held on.
“No words, man,” said a stunned Eze to ITV.
“I can only thank God. This is special, this is what dreams are made of, for this club as well. Who would have thought we could do it.
“We’ve made history today. The tactics were good but it’s all about spirit. That’s energy, that’s everyone fighting together and doing what we had to do today.”
Crystal Palace keeper Henderson could count himself fortunate to still be on the pitch after he earlier appeared to deny Erling Haaland a scoring opportunity when he handled the ball outside of his area.
Haaland has now failed to score in six appearances at Wembley and in eight City finals.
