Eberechi Eze led Crystal Palace to a dominant 3-0 win over Fulham in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. The midfielder scored a stunning goal and provided an assist within four minutes, setting the tone for Palace’s victory.
Eze’s Magic Moments
Fresh from scoring his first England goal against Latvia, Eze showcased his brilliance once again. In the 34th minute, he curled a breathtaking strike from outside the box, leaving Fulham’s defense helpless. Just moments later, he delivered a perfect left-footed cross, allowing Ismaila Sarr to head in Palace’s second goal.
Manager Oliver Glasner praised Eze’s impact, saying, “His individual quality is unbelievable. That first goal gave us the belief we needed.”
Palace’s Impressive Run Continues
Palace have now won six consecutive away games, including a 2-0 victory at Craven Cottage last month. Their recent form has also propelled them to 12th place in the Premier League. With momentum on their side, the Eagles will be dreaming of their first-ever FA Cup triumph.
The match also saw the return of Jean-Philippe Mateta, who had been sidelined after suffering an ear injury in the fifth-round clash against Millwall. However, it was substitute Eddie Nketiah who sealed the win, scoring Palace’s third goal with a composed finish past former Arsenal teammate Bernd Leno.
Fulham Shift Focus to the Premier League
Fulham, currently ahead of Palace in the league standings, must now turn their attention to securing a top-five finish and a potential Champions League spot. Their FA Cup hopes, however, ended 15 minutes from full-time as Palace’s clinical attack proved too strong.
FA Cup Drama Continues
Elsewhere, Brighton take on Nottingham Forest in another quarter-final clash. Forest will look to build on their 7-0 win over Brighton last month, but the Seagulls have since been in fine form.
Meanwhile, Manchester City face Bournemouth in a crucial encounter. The FA Cup remains City’s last chance to win silverware this season. In another exciting fixture, Aston Villa travel to second-tier Preston, aiming to stay on course for their first trophy since 1996.
With the semi-finals now set, Crystal Palace fans have plenty of reasons to believe this could be their year.
